Congress passes farm bill, defying Bush

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: May 15, 2008 at 11:24 AM MDT

Story Updated: May 15, 2008 at 11:24 AM MDT

WASHINGTON - Congress has sent the White House an election-year farm bill that includes a boost in farm subsidies and more money for food stamps amid rising grocery prices.

The Senate passed the bill 81-15 Wednesday, a day after the House approved it with 318 "yes" votes, which was enough to override a presidential veto. President Bush has threatened to veto the $290 billion-dollar bill, saying it is fiscally irresponsible, and too generous to wealthy corporate farmers at a time of record crop prices.

About two-thirds of the bill would pay for domestic nutrition programs such as food stamps and emergency food aid for the needy, amid rising grocery prices. An additional $40 billion dollars is for farm subsidies.

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