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CBS News PoliticsNews report · Oct 20, 12:36 PM
Trump announces $8 billion in diesel relief for U.S. farmers
The USDA said farmers don't need crop insurance to qualify and can prepare to apply by creating a Login.gov account.
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Trump announces $8 billion in diesel relief for U.S. farmers
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What happened The USDA said farmers don't need crop insurance to qualify and can prepare to apply by creating a Login.gov account.
The headline split The left frames it as "Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses". The center frames it as "Trump announces $8 billion in diesel relief for U.S. farmers".
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Left / center-leftTrump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses
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New York Times - BusinessNews report · Oct 20, 12:12 PM
Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses
Under the Harvest Fuel Relief program, the Agriculture Department will provide economic aid for farmers hurt by high diesel prices.
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