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Big Changes In House Ag Committee
WASHINGTON (AP) – Many Republicans who swept rural Democrats from office are now confronting the reality of a promise to reduce spending: Should it cover the farm subsidies that have brought money and...
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Rep. Peterson Calls Fiscal Cliff Deal ‘A Joke’
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A conservative Blue Dog Democrat from Minnesota who broke ranks with most members of his party by voting against a bill to avert the so-called fiscal cliff said Wednesday it fails to...
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Peterson Hopeful For Passing Farm Bill This Summer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An influential Minnesota voice on agriculture says he’s hopeful that Congress will pass a new farm bill this summer after efforts last year failed. U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, the...
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Peterson Urges Compromise On Farm Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the House began debate on its version of a new five-year farm bill, the dean of Minnesota’s congressional delegation urged colleagues to pass it. Rep. Collin Peterson, the senior...
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Peterson, Leading Voice On Agriculture, Fights To Keep Job
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For the first time in two decades, U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson finds himself fighting hard to keep his job and avert a loss that could cost Minnesota one of Congress’ most influential...
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Peterson: Reopening Farm Bill Would Be Bad Idea
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson anticipates being able to work out compromises on agricultural issues in the next Congress, but said Wednesday he has concerns about the makeup of the next...
View ArticleRep. Collin Peterson Optimistic About The Farm Bill
SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A key congressional voice on agriculture says he’s optimistic that lawmakers can pass a new farm bill next week. U.S Rep. Collin Peterson is the top Democrat on the House...
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