The sugar lobby has escaped a cut in its infamous sugar subsidy.

In 1902 he eliminated the sugar subsidy, which had been a feature of the Austrian economy for nearly two centuries.

Consider just one example: sugar subsidies inflate the price of sugar for consumers and cost $3 billion a year.

Of the 30 senators who received more than $15,000 each from the sugar industry, every one of them voted to extend sugar subsidies in 1990.

Another case is pending against the European Union for its sugar subsidies.

It is difficult to see what contribution the sugar subsidies make to achieving the Lisbon objectives.

Because of our sugar subsidy and import quota program, these three countries have seen their sugar exports to the United States slashed.

The Dole campaign has denied that assertion, declaring that its nominee has worked to reduce sugar subsidies.

Miller championed Medicare reform, fought to end the costly sugar subsidy, and opposed earmarking.

There is a second, powerful reason to eliminate sugar subsidies.