111. These are more reasons why Georges Bank should not be reopened in knee-jerk fashion, as if it were just another government farm program. 112. They said the proper time for any revisions would be when Congress undertakes a sweeping review of farm programs. 113. This could help supporters, since farm programs are opposed by an odd but powerful alliance. 114. Thomas Dorr, the nominee for a top position in the Agriculture Department, defended himself on Wednesday against accusations of racial bias and manipulating farm subsidy programs. 115. Those measures included revamping welfare, opening the telecommunications industry to greater competition and overhauling the federal farm program. 116. Those on the American side are quick to dismiss the Jihad farm outreach program. 117. To cheers from the crowd, he would at least double a federal farm subsidies program and pass a law to help alleviate the high cost of electricity. 118. Torricelli also voted against a bill to end a similar farm subsidy program for peanut producers. 119. Under the plan, farmers who normally enroll in farm programs would contract with the Agriculture Department for fixed payments each year for seven years. 120. U.S. Rep. Saxby Chambliss, R-Moultrie, has introduced a bill that would create a new migrant farm worker program for legal immigrants. |