Agriculture Headlines
President Signs Tax Bill
Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:33:18 CST
President Obama has signed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Read more...
Senate Passes Tax Bill
Thu, 16 Dec 2010 4:18:27 CST
By a count of 81 to 19, the U.S. Senate has approved the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. The legislation reflects the framework of the tax agreement reached by President Obama and Congress. The U.S. Read more...
Vote on Tax Deal Today
Thu, 16 Dec 2010 4:14:01 CST
Tuesday, the Senate focused on debating the tax cuts and unemployment package. The bill could soon come up for a floor vote. Once the Senate passes the bill, HR 4853, could be brought to the House floor one day later. That‘s where trouble could be waiting as some House Democrats are considering ways to toughen estate tax language. Read more...
Vote on Tax Deal Today
Thu, 16 Dec 2010 4:09:30 CST
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House Dems Reject Tax Plan
Wed, 15 Dec 2010 4:38:20 CST
House Democrats, in a closed-door caucus Thursday, rejected the tax cut deal between the White House and Congressional Republicans. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said changes would need to be made before she would allow the bill to come to the House floor for a vote. Read more...
Vote on Tax Bill
Mon, 13 Dec 2010 7:08:05 CST
On Friday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid filed a motion to limit debate on the tax cuts & unemployment benefits deal. He wants a Monday afternoon vote to move the measure forward. In the meantime, Senator Bernie Sanders began a filibuster against the bill. Read more...
House Dems Reject Tax Plan
Fri, 10 Dec 2010 5:20:31 CST
House Democrats, in a closed-door caucus Thursday, rejected the tax cut deal between the White House and Congressional Republicans. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said changes would need to be made before she would allow the bill to come to the House floor for a vote. Negotiations continue between Democrats, Republicans and the White House. Read more...
Lucas Named Chairman
Thu, 09 Dec 2010 9:43:57 CST
Oklahoma Representative Frank Lucas has been selected to be the next chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture. Mr. Lucas is currently the committees Ranking Member, serving as a policy leader for all areas of the committees jurisdiction. Read more...
Japan to Use DNA Tests
Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:03:38 CST
Japan is expected to begin using DNA tests next year to determine the country of origin of beef. Japan has faced a problem in recent years with imported beef being labeled as domestically produced. The Japanese government views DNA testing as a possible remedy that will address consumer concerns. U.S. Read more...
Glitch in Food Safety Bill
Thu, 02 Dec 2010 5:17:36 CST
A - technical glitch - has been found in the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act which could cause problems. A section of S.510 addresses money which the House considers to be a tax. By law, taxes must originate only in the U.S. House. Read more...
Senate Passes Food Safety Act
Thu, 02 Dec 2010 5:11:50 CST
Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act by a vote of 73 to 25. S. 510 must now be reconciled with the House version of the food safety reforms by the end of the lame-duck session. There is some expectation the House will pass the Senate version to speed up the process. Read more...
