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Latest plan to cut farm subsidies likely dead

Published - Feb 10 2010 08:25 AM

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- If history and the political lineup are any guides, President Barack Obama's latest effort to cut subsidies for wealthy farmers likely will fare no better than his first try - or his predecessor's attempt. Congress twice overrode ... Read Full Story

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