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Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Senator Durbin upset with House failure to act on bi-partisan farm bill.

Monday, September 03, 2012  President Obama responds to the Republican National Convention

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Sen. Claire McCaskill made a stop in Palmyra Wednesday afternoon as part of her "Fighting for Our Farmers" campaign.

Monday, November 07, 2011  Congress moves to create new farm subsidy; critics say it could mean large payouts for farmers