May 15, 2008
  • House Passes Farm Bill
  • Agreement Possible on Trade Between US and Brazil
  • Renewable Fuels Debated by Congress
  • Korea Will Send Beef Inspectors to U.S.


Election 2008 Information


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


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