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Trump is promising farmers $8B. Republicans are praying it will save their campaigns.

The promise comes two weeks before Election Day — and the payments could still face a fight ahead in Congress.

Sources (1)· Oct 20, 7:01 PM

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POLITICO· Oct 20, 7:01 PMTrump is promising farmers $8B. Republicans are praying it will save their campaigns.

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