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Srinivasan Confirmed for D.C. Circuit on Bipartisan Vote
The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Sri Srinivasan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Thursday, making him President Obama's first successful nomination to the court and the first new judge there since 2006. The 97-0 vote reflected h
May 24, 2013
Law.com
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May 24, 2013 12:33
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[Massachusetts] Mass. Advocates Want To Snuff Out Higher Premiums For Smokers
The debate about whether smokers should pay more for health insurance has created unusual alliances. Tobacco companies are working alongside cancer societies and consumer groups to persuade states they should reject higher charges for smokers. “First of
May 24, 2013
WBUR-FM (Boston, MA)
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May 24, 2013 11:55
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Senate Farm Bill Debate Marches On
wean Americans from tobacco. "We have to say no to tobacco in America. I think by eliminating this subsidy in crop insurance it can have a big impact," Feinstein noted. However, opponents of the amendment including Sen. Richard Burr, N.C., said doing awa
May 24, 2013
Farm Futures
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May 24, 2013 11:23
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[Missouri] Durbin, 'strange bedfellows' eye wealthy farmers' subsidies
The Senate adopted the Durbin-Coburn amendment this afternoon but defeated a proposal to cut subsidies for tobacco farmers.
May 23, 2013
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
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May 24, 2013 11:19
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Senate debates farm bill
the crop insurance title was the immediate target Monday of an amendment by Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) seeking to eliminate taxpayer supported coverage for tobacco producers. Waiting in the wings are more broadly written S
May 20, 2013
Politico
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May 24, 2013 11:17
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Senate rejects amendment to end tobacco farm subsidies - The Hill's Floor Action
•The Senate rejected a farm bill amendment that would have ended all taxpayer subsidies for tobacco farmers. •Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) introduced the amendment, which failed on a 44 to 52 vote — the amendment was held
May 23, 2013
The Hill
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May 24, 2013 11:13
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Roll Call Vote on Feinstein-McCain amendment #923 (crop insurance-tobacco)
2:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Feinstein amendment #Feinstein-McCain amendment #923 (crop insurance-tobacco) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 44-52
May 23, 2013
United States Senate Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
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May 24, 2013 11:07
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[Kentucky] US Senate defeats effort to end federal insurance program for tobacco
Tobacco farmers long on the defensive notched a victory Thursday when the U.S. Senate fended off efforts to eliminate the federal insurance program for the embattled crop. The vote, coming as the Senate crafts a five-year farm bill, was seen crucial for
May 23, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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May 24, 2013 05:40
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[Kentucky] Senate votes down proposal to end tobacco crop insurance subsidy
voted 52-44 Thursday afternoon to kill an amendment to the Farm Bill that would have eliminated federal crop insurance subsidies for tobacco. "This is a big victory for Kentucky's tobacco growers and their families. I was happy to lead the fight to prote
May 24, 2013
Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
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May 24, 2013 05:33
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[Indiana] US Senate Passes Farm Bill; Big Win for Tobacco Growers
A major victory for tobacco farmers today. The U.S. Senate defeated an attempt to eliminate the federal insurance program for the embattled crop. The vote came today as the senate crafted a five year Farm Bill. The amendment proposed ending $33 million
May 23, 2013
WTVW Fox 7 (Evansville, IN)
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May 24, 2013 05:29