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USDA Modernization and Biofuels Included in Stimulus

An $819 billion stimulus package has made some progress in Congress passing the House by a 244-188 straight party vote. Despite calls from both sides of the aisle and the Obama Administration for quick action, all Republican and 11 Democratic representatives voted against the bill.

There's considerable concern about the package on the part of many Senators, especially Republicans. The Senate is taking up their own version this week, but Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has said he doesn't see the bill passing.

The House version of the bill included a number of funding items for agricultural priorities.