Bill to expand subsidies fuels debate on Freedom to Farm
The House approved gains in grain and cotton subsidies with Bush backing, a move critics call the death knell for Freedom to Farm. Rep Jo Ann Emerson and economist David Burress declare the program dead, while Kansas Farm Bureau praises the vote. Analysts note costs rise and some principles stay intact as the bill awaits Senate review.
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Farm bill clears House funds many crops and subsidies
The House approved a broad farm bill boosting land conservation by 80 percent benefiting livestock farms and fruit and vegetable growers. It expands dairy subsidies replacing a price setting system, drawing praise from Sen. James Jeffords while economists warn of higher costs, overproduction, and higher rents. Political stakes loom in Arkansas Georgia Iowa as Bush seeks reelection support.
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