Occasional thoughts on the politics and activities of Washington, D.C., as they may have relevance to our tree fruit industry.
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● A primary will be held in Oregon on November 8, followed by a special
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● Senator Patty Murray (D/Washington) is one of twelve members of Congress to be appointed
Who’s Gone
● U.S. Representative David Wu (D/Oregon) today announced that he will resign. Sexual misconduct had
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● Brian Grunenfelder has been named a deputy assistant USTR for agricultural affairs. He leaves
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● There have been glimmerings of activity this week on the long-stagnate immigration front. The
Reports
One part of my job is to read published reports that might have an influence
‘Tain’t So
● The Environmental Working Group, a national nonprofit that detests the use of agricultural chemicals,
The German Problem
● With 30 people dead and about 3,000 ill, the German food safety incident is
Commerce
I normally do not spend much work—or leisure—time thinking about the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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● Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right of Arizona to pass a law
Flawed Politicians
● Rifling through cable channels last night I came across the surrealistic sight of CNN
The Big Muddy
● President Obama yesterday was in El Paso, Texas, to give a major address on
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● Leon Panetta was announced by President Obama today to be his nominee as the
The Politics of Organics
● In 1990, Congress passed a law that resulted in the creation of the standard-setting
In the District
● Appointees to senior staff positions, both on the Hill and within the Administration, are
We Bring Good Things to Light
● The Northwest Horticultural Council wrote USDA Secretary Vilsack on Monday urging him to reject