Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly

And Congressional Agricultural Committees have to keep cash from farm subsidies flowing. But! They want to show they’re doing their part to reduce the budget deficit! What to do, what to do? Herewith an imaginary colloquy: “Well, what else do we have jurisdiction over?” “Food stamps.” “Okay! Then let’s cut them!” The budget letter, endorsed …

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