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The proposed 2018 U.S. Department of Agriculture budget suggests the elimination of funding for the Market Access Program and the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Those programs, along with others, are listed in the proposal under the heading "Duplicative, Ineffective, or Lower Priority Programs."
Robert Guenther, senior vice president of public policy for the United Fresh Produce Association, and Kevin Moffitt, president and CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, said they were disappointed with the proposal but confident the programs would continue.
After the Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday released its long-awaited score on the Republican health care plan that passed the House of Representatives on May 4, KQED gathered reaction from California's congressional caucus on the analysis.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) released the following statement today in response to President Donald Trump's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018, "A New Foundation for American Greatness":
"President Trump's damaging budget proposal would slash government programs critical to families, students, and businesses on the central coast of California.
Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018, "A New Foundation for American Greatness":
"President Trump's damaging budget proposal would slash government programs critical to families, students, and businesses on the central coast of California," Panetta said.
Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) recently introduced the Organic Agriculture Research Act to support the continued growth of the nation's booming organic agriculture industry.
The legislation increases funding for USDA's flagship organic research program, the Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI), from $20 million to $50 million annually. The program funds applied research projects across the country that help organic farmers improve their operations and meet the growing consumer demand for organic food.
Congressman Jimmy Panetta said Thursday he has the highest confidence in former FBI director Robert S. Mueller overseeing the investigation into possible links between President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and Russia.
Amid calls by Congressional Democrats and some Republicans to launch an independent investigation into the possible ties, justice department deputy attorney general Rod
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), announced that the City of Soledad received a grant totaling $88,444 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. This award is made under the Fiscal Year 2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Anna Eshoo (CA-18), and Jackie Speier (CA-14) released the following update on the Federal Aviation Administration's response to address the issue of noise from air traffic in their Congressional Districts.
"In early December 2016, the final reports with recommendations of the Select Committee on South Bay Arrivals and the San Francisco International Airport/Community Roundtable were sent to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for review and action.
“The American people deserve a full, independent investigation into the administration’s ties to Russia,” said Congressman Panetta. “I strongly encourage my colleagues, both Republicans and Democrats, to vote on and for this bipartisan bill.”
“Our country’s organic industry is a dynamic and growing market, but more must be done to ensure that producers are equipped with the most effective tools available. My district on the central coast of California is the fifth largest organics-producing district in the country, home to over 400 organic producers. To remain competitive, these operations depend on innovations in research – particularly when it comes to improvements in soil health and pest management,” said Panetta. “The Organic Agriculture Research Act will provide economic opportunity for our producers and increase accessibility to consumers through science-based advancements.”