WASHINGTON — Many Republicans who swept rural Democrats from office are now confronting the reality of a promise to reduce spending: Should it cover the farm subsidies that have brought money and jobs to their districts — and directly benefited some GOP lawmakers or their families?
Analysis: Incoming lawmakers face difficult decisions on farm subsidies
Sunday, November 14, 2010 | 4:07 p.m. CST
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