Thanks to the application of a little last-minute budgetary magic, the farm bill before the Senate this week authorizes about $10 billion in new subsidies, price guarantees and disaster aid in the next decade, even as farmers report near-record profits. (Washington Post, Tuesday)
Imagine if they weren't determined to reduce subsidies!
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