A Disgraceful Farm Bill

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Author(s)	The New York Times editorial board
Source	The New York Times
Date	May 16, 2008
URL	http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/16/opinion/16fri3.html
Quote	"The legislation preserves an indefensible program of direct payments amounting to about $5 billion a year that flow in good times and bad. It raises support levels for wheat and soybeans, while adding several new crops to the list in a way that will make it easier for farmers to raid the federal Treasury even when prices go up."

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This item argues against the position Bill should be passed on the topic 2007 U.S. Farm Bill.