Congress Battles the Farm Bill

As consumers battle the rising cost of food, lawmakers in Congress battle the White House and each other over the Farm Bill. The legislation focuses on massive agri-business and does little to address the needs of everyday consumers. As FSRN's Karen Miller reports from the Capitol, the bill decides how much farmers are paid, how much food costs and who has access to nutritious food.

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