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Jim Wiesemeyer
Jim resides in the Washington D.C. area and is a frequent contributor to Pro Farmer’s coverage of farm policy and world trade. He graduated from Southern Illinois University and has reported on farm legislation and trade policy since 1978.
 

Obama Predicts 60 Votes to Pass Senate Climate Change Bill
June 03, 2010
Obama tries to use Gulf oil spill as incentive to pass Senate climate change bill Read More

Sen. Lincoln Sets Hearings on New Farm Bill
June 02, 2010
Four hearings set initially on process toward next farm bill Read More

Congress Returns Week of June 7 to Consider Lingering Sensitive Issues
June 01, 2010
Tax extenders package and other key issues await returning lawmakers Read More

Congress Fails Again to Act on Tax Extenders' Package
May 28, 2010
Senators depart for Memorial Day recess and again promise to take up matter ahead Read More

Peterson Interview: Farm Bill Focus on Crop Insurance
May 27, 2010
House Ag Chairman gives views on crop insurance issues Read More

Updated 12:57 pm CT - Blue-Dog Dems Reject Tax-Extender Deal
May 27, 2010
Democratic leadership scrambles to find votes; Action may come after Memorial Day break Read More

Tax Extenders' Package Remains Stalled; Backstop Plan Mulled
May 26, 2010
Substantial changes needed to clear wary Senate Read More

Extended Timeline for Tax Extenders' Package
May 25, 2010
Package, which includes biodiesel tax incentive extension, faces hurdles in both House, Senate Read More

Peterson Interview: Farm Policy
May 25, 2010
TOPICS: Farm bill timing * Simplifying farm bill * Whole farm revenue assurance * ACRE * Payment limit * Nov. 2 elections Read More

The Week Ahead: May 24-28, 2010
May 24, 2010
TOPICS: Tax extenders * Financial Regulation * Gulf Oil spill hearings Read More

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