Washington Report for 5-29-17

By Steve Kopperud

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• Trump Budget Whacks USDA 20%, EPA 31%, Likely DOA on Hill
• NAFTA Talks Set to Begin; House Ag, USDA, USTR Hold Trade Roundtable, USTR Sets June Hearing
• Branstad Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to PRC
• EPA Notes
  • NPDES Permit Legislation Passes House – Again
  • Trump Budget Eyes Pesticide Licensing Fee Hike, but How Much?  
• FDA Sued Over GRAS Program