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Don't look for a new farm bill from Congress until after the November election.
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Tarkio, says lawmakers are still trying to work out a compromise involving the level of money available for food supplement payments, known as food stamps.
Graves, who's running for re-election in November, told a gathering of farmers and businesspeople at the ethanol plant in Macon:
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Graves attended the invitation-meeting in Macon to discuss the drought and other issues affecting north Missouri. He told farmers that direct payments will be phased out:
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Congressman Graves also announced in Macon that, if re-elected to his new district, he will open a satellite office in Hannibal. Graves currently represents 26 counties in Congress, including Chariton, Cooper, Howard, Linn and Sullivan. He's seeking re-election in the new Sixth District, which will contain 36 counties. Macon County will be in the new district.
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Tarkio, says lawmakers are still trying to work out a compromise involving the level of money available for food supplement payments, known as food stamps.
Graves, who's running for re-election in November, told a gathering of farmers and businesspeople at the ethanol plant in Macon:
Graves attended the invitation-meeting in Macon to discuss the drought and other issues affecting north Missouri. He told farmers that direct payments will be phased out:
Congressman Graves also announced in Macon that, if re-elected to his new district, he will open a satellite office in Hannibal. Graves currently represents 26 counties in Congress, including Chariton, Cooper, Howard, Linn and Sullivan. He's seeking re-election in the new Sixth District, which will contain 36 counties. Macon County will be in the new district.
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