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House Democrats Ask Trump to Expedite Tariff Exclusion Process
House Democrats Ask Trump to Expedite Tariff Exclusion Process
House Democrats Ask Trump to Expedite Tariff Exclusion Process
A letter to the Trump Administration from three lawmakers asks the President to temporarily suspend tariffs or at least greatly expedite the tariff exclusion process. The three democrats, including Wisconsin's Ron Kind, as well as western Washington’s Suzan DelBene signed the letter, which states, “Immediate tariff relief will have numerous positive effects, including reducing disruptions to exi
Senate Democrats: Report Indicates Trump Trade Policies Pick Winners and Losers
Senate Democrats: Report Indicates Trump Trade Policies Pick Winners and Losers
Senate Democrats: Report Indicates Trump Trade Policies Pick Winners and Losers
Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer led a group of fellow Democrats in releasing a report on the Trump Administration’s trade policies.  The Report says the administration’s agricultural trade aid program “is picking winners and losers in their attempt to aid farmers affected by President Trump’s turbulent trade agenda.”   The Democrats, whi.
Oklahoma Meat-Labeling Bill Now Law; Alabama Introduces Similar Measure
Oklahoma Meat-Labeling Bill Now Law; Alabama Introduces Similar Measure
Oklahoma Meat-Labeling Bill Now Law; Alabama Introduces Similar Measure
Companies making plant-based or cell-cultured proteins can’t use the term “meat” on their product labels in Oklahoma.  MeatingPlace.com said that’s because a bill limiting the use of the term is now law.  The Oklahoma Governor signed a bill that prohibits “persons advertising or selling food plans or carcasses from engaging in certain misleading or deceptive practices” on product labels.  The Okla
Perdue Promotes Broadband During Alabama Trip
Perdue Promotes Broadband During Alabama Trip
Perdue Promotes Broadband During Alabama Trip
Ag secretary Sonny Perdue continues to focus on an issue that's been a priority during his short tenure, internet connectivity.   “One of our goals at USDA is to connect America through rural broadband allover, and that falls without our purview, to a large degree working with private sector, as well as electric and telephone coops all across the country.”   ...