The Farm Lobby Is One of the Most Influential Lobby

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Essay

The farm lobby is one of the most influential lobby groups in the United States, with each crop bringing its own constituency. Explain why farmers are so willing to spend so much money (an estimated $10 million in campaign contributions in the last election) to protect their subsidies. Who stands to gain the most from farm subsidies-the farmers or the consumers of agriculture? Explain.

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