Debbie Stabenow, chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, negotiated a deal with Rep. Frank D. Lucas to extend the 2008 “farm bill,” but the proposal was piggybacked onto the stalled “fiscal cliff” measure. (Associated Press)
Debbie Stabenow, chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, negotiated a deal with Rep. Frank D. Lucas to extend the 2008 “farm bill,” but the proposal was piggybacked onto the stalled “fiscal cliff” measure. (Associated Press)
An agreement on extending the farm bill, a package of price protections and subsidies for farmers, would mean Mitzie Krivach of Johnstown, Pa., and millions of other Americans won’t have to face the prospect of paying $7 for a gallon of milk. The bill awaits a vote in the House. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Debbie Stabenow, Michigan Democrat, indicated that the House could vote on it as early as Sunday evening. (Johnstown, Pa., Tribune-Democrat via Associated Press)
An agreement on extending the farm bill, a package of price protections and subsidies for farmers, would mean Mitzie Krivach of Johnstown, Pa., and millions of other Americans won’t have to face the prospect of paying $7 for a gallon of milk. The bill awaits a vote in the House. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Debbie Stabenow, Michigan Democrat, indicated that the House could vote on it as early as Sunday evening. (Johnstown, Pa., Tribune-Democrat via Associated Press)
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., addresses supporters during the Michigan Democratic election night party at the MGM Grand Detroit, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., addresses supporters during the Michigan Democratic election night party at the MGM Grand Detroit, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra stands with his wife, Diane, while giving a concession speech, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Grand Rapids, Mich. Incumbent Democrat Debbie Stabenow was elected to a third term. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
This undated combination photo shows Republicans Clark Durant, left, and former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra who are running in the Aug. 7, 2012, Michigan primary. Hoekstra was declared the winner and will take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow in November. (AP Photo, File)
This undated combination photo shows Republicans Clark Durant (left) and former Rep. Pete Hoekstra, who were running in the Aug. 7, 2012, Michigan GOP primary. Mr. Hoekstra was declared the winner and will take on Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow in November. (AP Photo)
