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Clerk Error Threatens House Override of Farm Bill Veto

HeadlineMay 22, 2008

On Capitol Hill, the House has voted to override President Bush’s veto of the $300 billion farm bill. But a technical glitch may force lawmakers to start from scratch. A House clerk mistakenly deleted an entire section of the bill, leading Republicans to argue the House has overrode a veto on legislation that never actually passed. Democratic leaders say they’ll likely pass the initial bill all over again.

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