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09/07/2010 04:22 PM
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.
 

Did You Know?
July 29, 2010
TOPICS: Pelosi staffer gets key USDA position * Credit-ratings agency urges U.S. debt plan * California needs $19 billion * Small business bill a big headache Read More

Ag Disaster Aid, Perhaps Biodiesel Extension Part of Senate Small Business Bill
July 28, 2010
Can anything of substance get through Congress prior to Nov. 2 elections? Read More

Sen. Roberts Tells OIRA Administrator: Cost-Benefit Analysis of GIPSA Proposed Rule is 'Inadequate'
July 27, 2010
Roberts: 'Robust and comprehensive' cost-benefit analysis of GIPSA rule is 'critical' Read More

Ways & Means 'Green Jobs' Package Includes Ethanol Payment Cut, Extension
July 27, 2010
No formal panel markup expected until lawmakers return in mid-September Read More

USDA Extends GIPSA Rule Notice Comment Period by 90 Days
July 26, 2010
USDA includes additional information regarding controversial rule Read More

Vilsack Asked to Give 'Comprehensive Briefing' Re: Shirley Sherrod Incident
July 26, 2010
Chairman of House Oversight panel wants 'comprehensive briefing' Read More

The Week Ahead: July 26-30, 2010
July 26, 2010
TOPICS: Campaign finance * Small business jobs and credit * Energy bill * FY 2011 appropriations * FY 2010 supplemental spending * Rep. Rangel Read More

Did You Know?
July 23, 2010
TOPICS: GIPSA rule comment extension coming * Vilsack could have been a hero * Russian vets in Brussels * Japan, U.S. discuss beef trade talks * EU, Canada FTA Read More

Obama Admin. to Allow 2001, 2003 Tax Cuts to Expire for Top Earners
July 23, 2010
A taxing issue for most election-nervous Democrats Read More

Sen. Reid Pulls Carbon Emissions Cap From Energy Bill Package
July 22, 2010
Cap and trade out, but EPA still has regulatory role Read More

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