House Passes Farm Bill
The WASHINGTON POST reports that the House of Representatives passed the 2007 farm bill by a vote of 318-106, a large enough margin to override any potential Presidential veto.
For the entire story, go to: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/14/AR2008051403025.html
Agreement Possible on Trade Between US and Brazil
The GUARDIAN reports that the United States and Brazil are close to reaching a deal on trade which could lead to the end of Doha trade talk by the end of July.
For the entire story, go to: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7517066
Renewable Fuels Debated by Congress
BROWNFIELD reports that Congress is examining the connection between ethanol, renewable fuel standards and rising food prices.
For the entire story, go to: http://www.brownfieldnetwork.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=C002FAC3-D53B-BD3A-F6656F8BB5D21F4C
Korea Will Send Beef Inspectors to U.S.
USAGNET reports that South Korea is sending quarantine officials to the United States to determine if slaughterhouses meet proper sanity requirement for beef sold in that country.
For the entire story, go to: http://www.usagnet.com/story-national.php?Id=1087&yr=2008
