LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A $300 billion national farm bill contains a little something for everyone, including tax breaks for Kentucky racehorse owners.
Supporters are hoping to bring in enough votes to send the White House a strong message when the House and Senate consider the bill's final version this week.
President Bush has threatened to veto the five-year bill, saying it is too expensive and too generous to wealthy farmers.
The House was expected to take up the legislation Wednesday and the Senate should follow by the end of the week. A two-thirds majority in both chambers - a harder feat in the more urban House - would neutralize the administration's threat.
Buried in the bill is a tax break for horse owners included by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky.