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Frayed farm aid debate spurs Democratic and GOP proposals
In Washington, amid a sustained farm economy slump, Democrats push a 10 billion dollar emergency aid plan with direct payments and trade support, while Republicans explore a 7 to 10 billion dollar package. Senate hearings may shape timing before September.
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Washington
Senate
Paul Wellstone
D-Minn
Thad Cochran
Senate Agricultural Appropriations
GOP
Charles Grassley
A-Iown
Agriculture Department
Senate Agriculture Committee
Dick Lugar
R-Ind
Congress
Lugar
Clinton
Agriculture
Dan Glickman
Tom Harkin
Ilona
Glickman
Gary Bauer