The compromise farm bill announced Monday by congressional negotiators sets policy for food stamps and farm programs. The bill would cut food stamps by around $800 million a year and continue generous farm subsidies. Agriculture programs in the bill:
— The end of so-called direct payments, paid to farmers whether they farm or not. The payments now cost around $4.5 billion a year.
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