Article snippet: Republican leaders are scrambling to lock down enough votes for the GOP farm bill, with members still divided over the measure’s sugar support program and work requirements for food stamps. The legislation, a top priority for retiring Speaker MORE (R-Wis.) because it contains elements of welfare reform, is scheduled to hit the floor this week. “We believe we’ll get there. We’ve got several folks that are still reading the bill and coming to their own conclusions. We’ve got a lot of undecideds,” Conaway said Thursday. “I’ll be working with them over the weekend to get them to where they need to be, and get whatever information they need so they’ll understand exactly what the bill does.” “I believe we’ll be there next week and we’ll have it on the floor,” he added. Conaway also met with MORE at the White House on Thursday afternoon, following reports that he may veto the bill if it doesn’t include stricter work requirements for food stamp recipients. But Conaway said no veto threat was discussed. In fact, he said, Trump was supportive of his effort — a sentiment that could go a long way with some of the conservatives who are still skeptical over certain components of the farm plan. “It went really well. The president is very smart and it became crystal clear right off the bat though that he has a real heart for the folks living in rural America. ... He wants to help them, and he said that multiple times,” Conaway said. “He’s also a really strong proponent of the w... Link to the full article to read more