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WASHINGTON (KAIT) - A new bill from two members of Arkansas' congressional delegation would seek to create an Office of Intelligence within the United States Department of Agriculture, with work being done to protect United States agriculture from foreign threats.

Extension Likely as FAST Act Deadline Looms

The industry is expecting Congressional leaders to kick the can down the road on a long-term funding plan for our roads and highways. The House is expected to consider legislation this week to avert a government shutdown.

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On Tuesday, House Republicans announced their "Commitment to America" framework that outlines their legislative plan for rebuilding the American economy through a five-year investment in infrastructure.

The legislation comes amid reports of Americans receiving and planting unsolicited "mystery seeds" reportedly arriving from China.

Legislation put forth in the House of Representatives this week would create an office of intelligence within the Agriculture Department to keep tabs on foreign threats to America's farms.

Former Arkansas Gov. George W. Donaghey decided in the spring of 1909 to open four district schools that would focus on agriculture. One of those districts selected a farm just east of Jonesboro as its location.

Commerce Department and Congress seek extra funds to beef up trade enforcement

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JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - U.S. Senator John Boozman and U.S. Representative Rick Crawford attended a broadband announcement with Craighead Electric Cooperative Tuesday in Jonesboro.