NU Online News Service, Dec. 30, 10:47 a.m. EST

WASHINGTON–Proposed cuts in the crop insurance program are sending alarms through the insurance industry for both underwriters and agents.

Under a proposal unveiled earlier this month, the Obama administration wants new cutbacks in the program that in addition to other recent action, would collectively reduce government involvement in the program by close to 30 percent.

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