"No one wants to tick off the farm states."

The measure was defeated primarily by lawmakers from the traditional farm states.

More surprising was the change in the Federal cash flow situation of many farm states.

An easy decision for them, because they've always had close ties with your northwestern farm states.

Meanwhile the farm states will suffer disproportionately from spending cuts.

Research funds, too, have shrunk because of economic problems in farm states.

We need to help all the family farmers all over America, not just those in the big farm states.

While the measure is expected to pass in the Senate, several senators from farm states have questioned how the payments are made.

Republicans from farm states who are running this year strongly supported the legislation.

All the members of Congress from farm states should be aware of the abuses.