Naming (1.5 million) Names
Tens of thousands of people who have benefited from billions in federal farm subsidy payments have been shielded from public view for decades, behind layers of partnerships, joint ventures, corporations and other business structures that obscured their personal subsidy claims. Not anymore.
EWG’s new 2007 Farm Bill Database provides full disclosure, starting here at Mulch at 12 noon Eastern time, June 12.
Just as things are really heating up on the 2007 farm bill debate. And we're not just talkin' about Washington in July, either...
Our press conference is tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
And look for a surprising new feature on the Web site when we light it up.
Comments
Keeping us informed is great. I like the read here. keep up the good work. The internet will set many free.
Posted by: Mark Smith | June 12, 2007 7:32 AM
The 85,000 dollar subsidy listed for me went to contractors for soil conservation work. Not an accurate report of actual receipt of monies.
MR. WHITE:
Those are the figures we received from the USDA. If the benefits went directly to the contractor, the department should correct the attribution--and will do so if you contact them.--Cook
Posted by: Jack E. White | June 13, 2007 2:29 PM