Farmers face squeeze in proposed subsidy cuts
A program that puts billions of dollars in the pockets of farmers whether or not they plant a crop may disappear with hardly a protest from farm groups and the politicians who look out for their interests. full story
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Republicans seek farm subsidy cuts, mull food stamps to cash
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the House of Representatives on Tuesday proposed $31 billion in farm subsidy cuts and the conversion of food stamps into a cash benefit program, as a way to help balance the federal budget in 10 years.
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EU farm subsidy plan criticised
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Federal budget cuts brought about by alternative spending cuts are likely to hit farmers and rural communities across the country, warned U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a telephone interview last week. Vilsack ticked off some of what might lie ahead. “From the producers’ perspective, there’ll be a reduction in credit available to farmers. That means...
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Blog: So far, proposed Washoe County subsidy for Aces Ballpark getting more negative feedback than positive
In two weeks, the Washoe County Commission will vote on a proposed $15 million subsidy for Aces Ballpark.
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Elderly and vulnerable to suffer in latest £800m cuts
Services for the elderly and disabled face a fresh round of cuts because of a new £800m squeeze on social care budgets over the next year, it was disclosed last night.
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Record crop insurance payout stirs subsidy debate
Farmers will be paid a record $16 billion in crop insurance claims for 2012 because of the widespread drought, a staggering amount that has critics calling for changes to what they say is an inefficient taxpayer subsidy the government cannot afford.
pjstar.com (2 months ago)
Record crop insurance payout stirs subsidy debate
Farmers will be paid a record $16 billion in crop insurance claims for 2012 because of the widespread drought, a staggering amount that has critics calling for changes to what they say is an inefficient taxpayer subsidy the government cannot afford.
miamiherald.com (2 months ago)
Brevard's senior meal help feels fed's squeeze
Sequestration cuts put squeeze on services for seniors
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Record crop insurance payout stirs subsidy debate
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Farmers will be paid a record $16 billion in crop insurance claims for 2012 because of the widespread drought, a staggering amount that has critics calling for changes to what they say is an inefficient taxpayer subsidy the government cannot afford....
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Budget pinch may squeeze ECU studentd
East Carolina University officials said their students will feel the effect of the N.C. governor’s proposed budget cuts.
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