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Biden's Environmental Plans Upended by the Senate's Latest Vote

The Congressional Review Act (CRA) was established in 1996 as a way for Congress to reverse rules created by federal agencies. Wiesemeyer says the Senate exercising the CRA will "claw back" Biden's climate plans.

Vilsack Shares Top Three Priorities
Vilsack Shares Top Three Priorities

Secretary Vilsack hinted there is a new trade position to be filled at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Manchin Blocks Biden's Build Back Better Climate and Social Agenda, What Happens Now?
Manchin Blocks Biden's Build Back Better Climate and Social Agenda, What Happens Now?

Lawmakers may have left town, but centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) left no doubt that he cannot support President Biden’s $1.75 trillion social and climate spending plan, imperiling the president’s agenda.

Trump waives hours of service rules for emergency transport of food
Trump waives hours of service rules for emergency transport of food

President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency because the coronavirus COVID-19 and waived the hours of service rules for truck drivers transporting emergency supplies of produce and other foods.

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Spiderwort is becoming more common in north Florida

According to University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers, spiderwort is becoming more common in north Florida, where it has the potential to invade pastures and disrupt hay production.