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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

Saturday, December 29, 2012  U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack spoke with KTVO Saturday from Washington, D.C. about the "fiscal cliff" negotiations.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Leaders in the House decided on Thursday that they are going to focus on a number of issues, including the Farm Bill and the Wind Energy Tax Credit, after the November election.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  Congressman Dave Loebsack of Iowa's 2nd Congressional District is teaming up with other representatives to try to force House leadership to bring the proposed Farm Bill up for a vote.

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

Sunday, September 02, 2012  On Saturday, September 1st, KTVO had the opportunity to speak with President Barack Obama.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  Sen. Claire McCaskill campaign stop

Wednesday, August 08, 2012 

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

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

Friday, January 23, 2009  KTVO learns about farm bill changes.