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Ag Groups Applaud McKalip Confirm & Immigration Not In Omnibus
Ag Groups Applaud McKalip Confirm & Immigration Not In Omnibus
Ag Groups Applaud McKalip Confirm & Immigration Not In Omnibus
**Even though it took two years, Farmers for Free Trade is applauding the Senate confirmation of two important Agricultural Trade Negotiators. The Senate confirmed Doug McKalip to serve as Chief Ag Negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office and former Oregon Department of Ag Director, Alexis Taylor as USDA Under Secretary of Ag Trade and Foreign Affairs. E...
Newhouse, Bennet Introduce Last Minute Farm Labor Bill
Newhouse, Bennet Introduce Last Minute Farm Labor Bill
Newhouse, Bennet Introduce Last Minute Farm Labor Bill
In a last-minute effort to get H-2A reform finished before Congress adjourns, lawmakers have introduced a new bill.  Colorado senator Michael Bennet, and central Washington representative Dan Newhouse, introduced the Affordable and Secure Food Act Thursday.  Th...