Should farms continue to receive federal subsidies?

The Senate last week passed a five-year farm bill that would eliminate most direct farm subsidies in favor of expanded crop insurance. Advocates said the changes were necessary to help reduce the deficit. The House is expected to begin work on its own version in a couple of weeks. Today's Question: Should farms continue to receive federal subsidies?

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