Update 2 (July 5, 2018): China says it hopes Trump will rethink his trade war before it kicks off at 12:01 a.m. July 6, but with his $34 billion in tariffs likely to take effect Beijing is ready to strike back dollar-for-dollar. Rural America will feel nearly the full force of China’s retaliatory action. “Beijing […]
Posted on June 17th, 2018 by Rural Matters
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UPDATE 2: The stage is set for showdown between the House and Senate over the direction of the Farm Bill and whether Congress will maintain the longstanding tradition of protecting our Family Farmers, children, seniors, veterans and active duty families that are covered by its American Safety Net. In an all-too-rare demonstration of bipartisanship, the […]
Posted on June 11th, 2018 by Rural Matters
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We’re nearing the homestretch now in the effort to ensure Congress passes a Farm Bill that protects children, Family Farmers, seniors, veterans, and active duty military personnel. Congress must be pressured to preserve shared federal, state and local authority over safe food, land and water resources, as well. The House GOP bill is an $867 […]
Posted on June 4th, 2018 by Rural Matters
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