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Saxby Chambliss: Washington ought not to be sending out checks to America's farmers unless times are tough.

On the recordJune 29, 2010
Washington ought not to be sending out checks to America's farmers unless times are tough.
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Saxby Chambliss
Republican · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing that government aid should be reserved for difficult times.

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