Farm bill stalls in house - house GOP won't extend farm bill

House republicans give up on trying to pass the farm bill.  The Senate had passed the five year farm bill earlier by a 64-35 vote.  

You might be wondering what is the farm bill and how this might affect you.  Here is an infographic that spells it out in an easy to read fashion.  The farm bill affects farmers, food aid to children and our economy.  The house representatives could not agree on farm subsidies and how much to cut food stamps.

If you are not happy about the congress not being able to make decisions, contact your local representatives.