61.   Mediterranean countries like Spain, which benefit from farm subsidies, are fiercely opposed to the reform.

62.   Much like the Bush tax cut of last year, farm subsidies are tilted toward the haves over the have-nots.

63.   Ministers agreed to begin negotiations aimed at ending European farm export subsidies, opening markets to insurance and environmental services, and reviewing anti-dumping rules.

64.   Normally, haying and grazing is banned as a condition of qualifying for farm subsidies under other programs.

65.   On that occasion, EU refusal to reduce farm subsidies to levels demanded by the U.S. almost scuppered a worldwide agreement on reducing tariffs on goods and services.

66.   On that occasion, EU refusal to reduce farm subsidies to levels demanded by the U.S. almost dashed a worldwide agreement on reducing tariffs on goods and services.

67.   On that occasion, EU refusal to reduce farm subsidies to levels demanded by the U.S. almost sank a worldwide agreement on reducing barriers to goods and services.

68.   One is Rep. Pat Roberts, a Kansan who is chairman of the Agriculture Committee and has a reputation as a fierce defender of farm subsidies.

69.   Other areas targeted for possible cuts ranged from farm subsidies, water projects and mass transit to welfare, federal pensions and aid to big and small businesses.

70.   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.