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Farm bill includes $440 million for bay

Published 05/16/08

After months of negotiations, Congress sent a farm bill to the president yesterday that includes $440 million to help Chesapeake Bay region farmers implement eco-friendly practices.

CD Dollar - Chesapeake Bay Foundation
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And while President Bush has threatened to veto the $290 billion bill, saying it spends too much money and gives too many subsidies to well-off farmers, the House and Senate have enough votes to override such a move.

Environmentalists were quick to praise the millions for bay region farmers included in the bill.

"This is a win for everybody. It's a win for the farmers who are looking for help in their efforts to improve the Chesapeake Bay...

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