SUBSIDIES
Obama demands Congress end oil, gas subsidies 
President Barack Obama, turning his political sights on snowy New Hampshire, demanded that Congress eliminate oil and gas company subsidies that he called an outrageous government "giveaway." Though politically a long shot, the White House believes the idea resonates at a time of high gasoline prices.
By Julie Pace , March 01, 2012
Obama plans cuts corporate tax rate cut, limits loopholes
President Barack Obama says the current corporate tax system is outdated, unfair and inefficient. He is calling for an end to dozens of subsidies and loopholes that he says offer tax breaks to companies that move jobs and profits overseas.
By Jim Kuhnhenn , February 22, 2012
Farm-state lawmakers moving to create unprecedented fed subsidy program
The subsidy, free insurance that would cover farmers' "shallow crop losses" before their paid insurance kicks in, has been pushed by corn and soybean farmers who could benefit the most from the program. It would replace for the most part several other subsidy programs, including direct payments preferred by Southern rice and cotton farmers.
By Mary Clare Jalonick , November 07, 2011
THEIR OPINION: Farm subsidies? Plow ’em under
You’re worried. We’re worried. Who isn’t worried about the sluggish economy?
America’s farmers may not be too worried. They’re enjoying the fattest times in memory. The money pouring into Corn Belt bank accounts isn’t just setting a record.
By The Chicago Tribune Editorial Staff , September 29, 2011
Obama’s deficit plan cuts billions in subsidies to farmers
Plan includes ending direct payments, which have paid nearly $16 billion to Minnesota, N.D. farmers in past 15 yearsIn addition, the president’s plan shrinks federal contributions to crop insurance programs and a land conservation program in the states by tens of millions of dollars per year.
By Jim Spencer , September 22, 2011
Farmers worry about effect of $30 billlion in cuts
Farm groups are rushing to save government subsidies they've long received. President Barack Obama and lawmakers have targeted $30 billion or more in agriculture spending cuts as they try to negotiate a deficit-reduction deal. Farmers say they know they will have to take a hit. But they fear too many cuts will send booming crop prices into a dive, raising the potential for another 1980s-era farm crisis.
By Mary Clare Jalonick , July 16, 2011
Senate sidetracks move to repeal ethanol credit
The Senate has sidetracked a move to end the federal subsidy for ethanol, a corn-based additive blended with gasoline to make alternative fuel.
By Stephen Ohlemacher , June 14, 2011
Jerry Nagel, Lake Park, Minn., letter: ‘The N.D. Way’ depends an awful lot on fed
The most recent data on federal taxes paid out and federal funds taken in is illuminating. The data show that North Dakota paid in $3.8 billion in federal taxes and received $6.6 billion of federal funds. By contrast, Minnesota paid in $40.5 billion and received $31 billion, and California paid in $289.6 billion and received $242 billion.
By Jerry Nagel , October 12, 2010
PAUL KRUGMAN COLUMN: Health care reform passage brings joy
Indulge me while I tell you a story: a near-future version of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol.” It begins with sad news: Young Timothy Cratchit, aka Tiny Tim, is sick. And his treatment will cost far more than his parents can pay out of pocket. Fortunately, our story is set in 2014, and the Cratchits have health insurance.
December 27, 2009
AGRICULTURE: Subsidies could end for millionaires
IRS, USDA crack down on wealthy subsidy recipients
By Mary Clare Jalonick , March 19, 2009
Dan Polasky, Grand Forks, letter: Grandma doesn't live here any more
Apparently Sen. Dick Dever, R-Bismarck, has had a revelation that will solve the state’s child care problems at no cost to the state or even to the parents: Grandma and Grandpa can watch them. Why didn’t we think of this earlier?!
March 17, 2009
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