The New Farm Bill

Both chambers of Congress are set to vote on a new Farm Bill by next week – which President Bush has threatened to veto. It's going to take at least 290 representatives in the house to override Bush's veto – today's vote in the House will be an indication of whether the legislation will survive the veto threat. FSRN Anchor Aura Bogado spoke with Aimee Witteman, Grassroots Organizing and Outreach Director for the Sustainable Agriculture Coalition; who explains explains why the group supports the new Farm Bill, what it means for the federal food stamp program, and what it's lacking.

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