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Cramer Wins North Dakota Senate Race

Published November 7, 2018

Congressman Kevin Cramer will be sworn in as North Dakota’s newest senator, defeating incumbent Heidi Heitkamp Tuesday by nearly 11 percent. During a recent interview with the Red River Farm Network, Cramer was asked what his priorities would be if…
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Senate Makes a Trade Statement

Published July 12, 2018

On Wednesday, U.S. Senators voted to include language for providing a role for Congress in making a determination of trade tariffs related to national security concerns. DTN reports the language is watered down from earlier demands, but this is the…
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Farm Bill Moves to the Senate

Published June 25, 2018

The Senate farm bill is expected to come up for a cloture vote late this afternoon, which would bring the legislation to the floor later this week. As a result, the House-Senate conference committee could begin work after the July…
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Looking for a Farm Bill Consensus

Published April 30, 2018

Agricultural Retailers Association Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Counsel Richard Gupton is hoping there will be consensus with lawmakers as the farm bill moves forward. “In the Senate, it's my understanding they’re trying to work in a bipartisan…
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Conaway ‘Working on Votes’ for Farm Bill

Published April 23, 2018

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway is working to get votes for his version of the farm bill. Russell Group President Randy Russell is keeping an eye on Congress and the support for the farm bill. “If you would have…
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