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Are You Dialed In? (Show #4) (Free Promos)

From: Brian Sussman
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From: Brian Sussman

Default-piece-image-0 The Farm Bill: Should Congress decide what?s for dinner? Do agricultural subsidies make us fat? Do subsidies drive farmers off the land? Why can?t kids in rural areas get access to fresh food in their schools? Americans spend $20 billion a year on farm subsidies, but what do they get in return? As Congress turns its attention once again to the mammoth Farm Bill, we ask Americans to weigh in about what they want from their lawmakers when it comes to policies affecting nutrition and food safety, rural economic development, school lunch programs, organic farming, conservation, genetic engineering, alternative energy sources, and so much more.

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The Farm Bill: Should Congress decide what?s for dinner? Do agricultural subsidies make us fat? Do subsidies drive farmers off the land? Why can?t kids in rural areas get access to fresh food in their schools? Americans spend $20 billion a year on farm subsidies, but what do they get in return? As Congress turns its attention once again to the mammoth Farm Bill, we ask Americans to weigh in about what they want from their lawmakers when it comes to policies affecting nutrition and food safety, rural economic development, school lunch programs, organic farming, conservation, genetic engineering, alternative energy sources, and so much more.

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Should Congress decide what?s for dinner? Americans spend $20 billion a year on farm subsidies ?now?s your chance to weigh in on the debate. Call (202) 546-0282 and make sure your voice heard in Washington. That?s ?Are You Dialed In? from Capitol News Connection.

AYDI_FARM LONG 1 - 30.mp3 (:30 Seconds)

Should Congress decide what?s for dinner? Americans spend $20 billion a year on farm subsidies ? now?s your chance to weigh in on the debate. I?m Melinda Wittstock. Join me on Are You Dialed In ? a nationwide call-in from Capitol News Connection. Call 202 546 0282? or email your question to dialedin@cncnews.org. ? and make sure your voice is heard in Washington.