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Wyden: McKalip A Good Fit For Oregon Farmers
Wyden: McKalip A Good Fit For Oregon Farmers
Wyden: McKalip A Good Fit For Oregon Farmers
As Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden led Wednesday’s session pushing to approve the nomination of Doug McKalip as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the USTR.   "These days, Americans are paying more for their groceries but getting less, and our farms and ranches are getting clobbered by inflation and drought.  American...
Newhouse: Ag Labor Reform Stalled In Senate
Newhouse: Ag Labor Reform Stalled In Senate
Newhouse: Ag Labor Reform Stalled In Senate
Ag Labor remains one of the chief concerns for the farming community, not only due to increasing costs, but limited availability in 2022. Dan Newhouse, chair of Western Caucus said unfortunately, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which has already cleared the House is stalled in the Senate ...
Senates Sets Vote for Vilsack Confirmation
Senates Sets Vote for Vilsack Confirmation
Senates Sets Vote for Vilsack Confirmation
The Senate will vote whether or not to confirm Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary next week. The exact time is uncertain, but the Senate calendar has the vote planned for Tuesday, February 23rd. The Senate will debate the nomination for 20 minutes before voting, with the majority and minority parties receiving equal time ...
Cantwell, Wyden Look To Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires
Cantwell, Wyden Look To Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires
Cantwell, Wyden Look To Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires
Late last week, Washington Senator Maria Cantwell took to the Senate Floor calling for more to be done to fight wildfires now and to prevent them into the future. First, Cantwell called on President Trump to help the U.S. reach out to the international community for additional firefighters ...
Legislation Making It Easier To Kill Sea Lions Clears Senate
Legislation Making It Easier To Kill Sea Lions Clears Senate
Legislation Making It Easier To Kill Sea Lions Clears Senate
A bill that would make it easier to kill sea lions that feast on salmon in the Columbia River has cleared the U.S. Senate.  Wildlife managers say rebounding numbers of sea lions are eating more salmon than ever and their appetites are undermining billions of dollars of investments to restore endangered fish runs.  ...

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