House Republicans finally pass a farm bill — with no money for food stamps  —  After a failed attempt earlier, the House GOP has finally passed legislation to fund U.S. farm policy for the next five years.  The only catch?  This new legislation is missing the $743 billion for food stamps that had been in previous bills.

Republicans to Tackle Cuts in Food Stamp Program  —  House approval of a scaled-back farm bill is setting up what could be an even bigger fight over food stamps and the role of domestic food aid in the United States.  —  Food stamps have been a part of farm bills since the 1970s to gain urban Democratic votes for the rural measure.

Mitch McConnell's problem: How can he threaten to obstruct the Senate even more?  —  There's a reason the Senate majority rarely goes through with filibuster reform: The minority can make the aftermath hellish.  —  Will Harry Reid actually change the rules?  (Michael Reynolds/EPA)