Farm bill only inches toward real reform

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Author(s) Star Tribune editorial board
Source Star Tribune
Date May 15, 2008
URL http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/18989319.html
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Quotes-start.png "While their constituents are struggling to pay grocery bills, elected representatives in the House and Senate have increased total subsidies for farmers, many of whom are benefiting from rising crop prices. Farm income is expected to reach a record high of $92.3 billion this year, making it difficult to feel sorry for farmers." 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.