Farm subsidy cuts spark farmer fears of higher prices and crisis
Washington talks seek $30 billion to $35 billion in farm program cuts over 10 years affecting direct payments crop insurance and conservation. Farmers warn deep cuts could spike prices and risk a new 1980s era farm crisis while negotiators weigh which programs to trim and by how much.
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Support for Occupy Wall Street rises as anger at politics grows
The AP GfK poll shows 37 percent back Occupy Wall Street with 58 percent furious about U.S. politics. Democrats dominate supporters while anger spans parties. most backers blame Congress less than Bush era blame and show mixed views on Obama. The survey notes unemployment near 9 percent and rising costs amid economic unrest.
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UN urges aid to North Korea amid chronic hunger
UN relief chief Valerie Amos, after a five day North Korea visit, says six million people especially children and pregnant women need emergency food aid. Donor nations should set politics aside and fund the $218 million appeal while monitoring aid delivery and data quality.
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