Down on the farm

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Author(s) Las Vegas Review-Journal editorial board
Source Las Vegas Review-Journal
Date December 18, 2007
URL http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/12586941.html
Quote
Quotes-start.png "The $288 billion abomination is a virtual candy store for big agribusiness -- all paid for by taxpayers. Farmers are earning record prices for many crops, yet the measure -- passed 79-14 in the Senate last week -- showers them with increased subsidies and direct payments. If there's a microcosm of what's wrong with Washington, this is it." Quotes-end.png


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