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During the House Ag. Comm. Markup on Wed. night, Rep. Steve King offered an amd. titled the, "Protect Interstate Commerce Act."
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During the House Ag. Comm. Markup on Wed. night, Rep. Steve King offered an amd. titled the, "Protect Interstate Commerce Act."
Rep. King offered an amendment to the farm bill to prevent states from imposing restrictions on the import of farm items from other states.
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Chairman Lucas speaks in support of catfish inspection being under the jurisdiction of USDA.
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Rep. Hartzler's speech supporting the repeal of the USDA catfish program.
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