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What Has the Federal Government Done, Over Time, to Promote

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What has the federal government done, over time, to promote higher education among Americans, and make a college or university education affordable to more of its people? What problems and financial reality does or would it face today in trying to meet that goal?


Definitions:

Legislators

Elected officials responsible for making or amending laws within a government.

Food, Conservation, And Energy Act

A comprehensive farm bill that covers policies affecting food production, conservation measures, and energy consumption.

Wheat

A cereal grain that is a worldwide staple food, used for making products like bread, pasta, and pastry.

Direct Payments

Cash subsidies paid to farmers based on past production levels; a permanent transfer payment unaffected by current crop prices and current production.

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