41.   Over the years, members of Congress who have asked the congressional ethics committees were told that there is no conflict of interest in receiving farm subsidies.

42.   Previously farmers only received government subsidies when average grain prices fell below a certain price for about five months.

43.   Receiving a quota buyout would not prevent a farmer from continuing to grow peanuts or receiving federal subsidies.

44.   Receiving subsidies while not obeying the explicit conditions for receiving those funds may violate the law, the experts say.

45.   Previously, farmers only received subsidies if average grain prices fell below a certain level.

46.   Ships receiving subsidies under the maritime security program must be in U.S. hands.

47.   Some want stricter limits on the size of operations that receive subsidies.

48.   Statewide candidates would receive significant subsidies, and legislative candidates would get money only if their opponents exceeded spending limits.

49.   Still others would work for private employers who would receive a subsidy for hiring people now on welfare.

50.   The AARP receives postal subsidies for its mailings, often about such topics as life, health and auto insurance, as well as for advocacy programs.