a:3:{s:16:"field_story_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:1291:"&nbsp;The farm bill that Stabenow has been showcasing on her reelection tour around the state is nothing more than catering to her special interests.&nbsp;<br />
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Well what would you expect it&rsquo;s an election year.</p>
<p class="p2"><em><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); "><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;80% of H.R. 6083&rsquo;s spending is comprised of food stamp spending. This is because there are now 46 million individuals on food stamps, compared with 30 million in 2008 and 17 million in 2000. The reduction in the rate of growth to the food stamp program contemplated by the bill equals just $16 billion or 2%&mdash;not the sort of reforms that will lead to rolling back the food stamp program. This is one reason why most conservatives are so intent on splitting up the bill between its food stamp and farm subsidy components.&rdquo;</strong></span></em></p>
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