House passes controversial farm bill without food stamps

By Charles Abbott WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives defied a White House veto threat and passed a controversial farm bill on Thursday that expands the taxpayer-subsidized crop insurance system but omitted food stamps for the poor. Lawmakers passed the 608-page bill, unveiled by Republican leaders late …

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House OKs scaled-down farm bill sans food stamps – Boston.com

House OKs scaled-down farm bill sans food stampsBoston.comWASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans pushed a scaled-down farm bill through the House on Thursday, putting off a fight over food stamp spending and giving GOP leaders a victory after a decisive defeat on the larger bill last month. Republicans faced … More: continued here

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Toddler Buys Car on eBay With Dad’s Smartphone – KTLA

Toddler Buys Car on eBay With Dad's SmartphoneKTLASorella Stoute's father got the news when he received notice from eBay, congratulating him on his purchase of a gently used, 1962 Austin Healey Sprite, for just over $200. “She decided I think to open the eBay app, and started clicking around and …

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DC’s Old Post Office – CBS Local

DC's Old Post OfficeCBS LocalThe Old Post Office Building is reflected in window panels of a nearby office building April 30, 2012 in Washington, DC. Built from 1892 to 1899 to house the US Post Office Department Headquarters and the city's post office, the Old Post Office… More: continued here

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