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Washington, DC – This week, the Arkansas delegation sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Azar, voicing support of the provisions in the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service's (CMS) recently released proposed rule, Modernizing Part D and Medicare Advantage to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenses, that would reform the use of pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees, or pharmacy price
Written by: George Jared
Published by: Talk Business & Politics
The newly minted Farm Bill contains a provision that will allow U.S. agricultural producers to use federal market promotion dollars for exports to Cuba.
Published by: KAIT 8
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - A provision in the recently approved Farm Bill could help Arkansas farmers find another market for their products.
Written by: Sen. Boozman and Rep. Crawford
Published by: The Hill
Washington, DC – Late last night President Trump announced that he would keep his promise to our nation's farmers and ranchers by authorizing the implementation of the 2ndround of Market Facilitation Payments. Last Friday, Rep.
Written by: George Jared
Published by: Talk Business & Politics
Washington, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Conference report to H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 by a record high vote of 369-47.
Following passage of the legislation Crawford released the following statement:
Published by: KARK.com
WASHINGTON - After months of negotiations, the U.S. House on Wednesday followed up the U.S. Senate's action from Tuesday and passed the $867 billion Farm Bill. The bill now goes to the desk of President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law.
The bill includes everything from crop insurance to money for rural broadband.
Written by: Welsey Brown
Published by: Talk Business & Politics
The Trump administration Tuesday (Dec. 11) moved forward with a promise to repeal Obama era rules that expanded federal authority under the U.S. Clean Water Act despite criticism from environmental groups that the action would lead to more polluted water bodies.