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Bipartisan Water Resources Reform Bill Introduced
2013-09-17 03:08:00| National Hog Farmer
By P. Scott Shearer, Bockorny Group, Washington, DC A bipartisan water resources reform bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by the leadership of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop, maintain, and support the infrastructure needs of our nation's vital ports and waterways, and support effective and targeted flood protection and environmental restoration needs. read more
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Genetically-Engineered Food Labeling Bill Introduced
2013-05-06 20:49:00| National Hog Farmer
By P. Scott Shearer, Bockorny Group, Washington, DC Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) have introduced the Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act, which would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to label genetically engineered (GE) whole foods and processed foods, including fish and seafood. read more
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HSUS-UEP Egg Bill Introduced
2013-04-29 21:48:00| National Hog Farmer
By P. Scott Shearer, Bockorny Group, Washington, DC Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR) have introduced the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013. This legislation, known as the egg bill, would codify the 2011 agreement between the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the United Egg Producers (UEP). read more
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Ethanol Reform Bill Introduced in U.S. House
2013-04-11 11:26:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: Meatingplace.com Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Steve Womack (R-AR) and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Reform Act on Thursday to ease what its proponents argue are impacts of the ethanol mandate on consumers, energy producers, livestock and poultry producers, food manufacturers, retailers and the U.S. economy, according to a Meatingplace.com report. read more
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