Downsizing Blog
CBO Findings on Farm Subsidies
As the $867 billion farm bill goes to the president for his signature, the Congressional Budget Office reminds us why farm subsidies don’t make much sense.
Farm Bill Socialism in Senate
Many Republicans betrayed their conservative values by voting in favor of the $867 billion farm bill.
Farm Bill: 800 Pages from an 800-Pound Lobby
Congress is set to pass an $867 billion farm/food stamp bill with virtually no smaller-government reforms, and the president will probably sign it.
Farm Bill Fiasco
Congress is set to pass an appalling farm bill that increases subsidies rather than reforms them.
Farm Bill Flop
Last week, the House voted down passage of the 2018 farm bill. The bill would have reauthorized farm programs and food stamps at a 10-year cost of $867 billion.
Congress Tees Up an $867 Billion Farm Bill
If you thought that the congressional spending orgy would slow down after the bloated omnibus bill passed in March, you were wrong.
Federal Spending Rescission
Worried that their spending spree in the recent omnibus bill will suppress conservative turnout at the polls this November, Republicans are now considering a “rescission” package.
Federal Fuel Foolishness
The Renewable Fuel Standard harms consumers, damages the economy, and produces negative environmental effects.
Will Congress Pass a Bloated Farm Bill?
Agriculture subsidies distort markets, harm the environment, line the pockets of the rich, and cost billions of dollars.
It’s Time to Put the Farm Bill Out to Pasture
Some Americans may be surprised to learn that agriculture in their country is in large part based on a five-year plan.