Tag Archives: Senate Agriculture Committee
Congress, Senate June 13, 2012

Stabenow Confident Farm Bill Can Continue Clearing Hurdles

By Luke Vargas Senate Agricultural Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced Tuesday that this year’s major Farm Bill legislation is proceeding smoothly through the Senate thanks to the help of Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and rare bipartisan consensus. Stabenow applauded the ability of a Senators from both parties to move the legislation through the committee [...]

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White House June 19, 2013

Obama Envisions Fewer Nukes In U.S., Russia

The president outlined his plan to reduce the world’s nuclear stockpile during a highly-billed speech in front of Germany’s iconic Brandenburg Gate.

Audio June 19, 2013

Murkowski Endorses Gay Marriage

The Alaska Republican said she changed her mind on the issue after spending time with a same-sex couple from her home state.

Administration June 19, 2013

Poll: Americans Support NSA Programs, But Want Hearings

58 percent said that they support the collection of phone calls and internet records as a tool to fight terror while 39 percent said that they are opposed.

World News June 19, 2013

Karzai Wants U.S. Out Of Taliban Talks

The Afghan leader threatened to boycott reconciliation talks with the Taliban unless the U.S. agrees to butt out.

National Security June 19, 2013

Obama: NSA Programs Saved Lives

The president issued a staunch defense of the secret surveillance programs during a news conference in Germany.

Top Stories June 19, 2013

Challenging Democrats, GOP Aide Says Groceries Are A SNAP

A food fight erupted over a House farm bill Tuesday, with a handful of Democrats and a Republican aide wrangling over the cost of groceries.