This week’s Cotton Newsline is three cuts. All cuts are Robbie Minnich (pronounced Men-ic), Senior Government Relations Representative for the National Cotton Council.
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The Senate Agricultural Committee approved their portion of the budget reconciliation bill in a mark-up vote of 11 to 9. Robbie Minnich, Senior Government Relations Representative for the National Cotton Council, explains the budget process.
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According to Minnich, the Senate Agricultural Committee’s package included the termination of the cotton Step 2 program.
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According to Minnich, Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa put members on notice that he plans to try to amend the reconciliation package on the floor of the Senate to include tighter payment limitations.
