Broadcast Newsline: August 12, 2011

Congress recently adjourned for its August recess leaving many outstanding issues to be addressed upon their return on September 6.

This week's Cotton Newsline is 4 cuts.All cuts are Robbie Minnich Senior Government Relations Representative for the National Cotton Council.

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Congress recently adjourned for its August recess leaving many outstanding issues to be addressed upon their return on September 6.Robbie Minnich, Senior Government Relations Representative for the National Cotton Council, says there will be a lot of focus on the Super Committee created with the Deficit Reduction Act.

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Minnich says congress will also work to finish annual appropriations bills to fund the government through FY2012 which begins October 1.

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According to Minnich this will be a very busy time for agriculture.

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Minnich says Congress will also consider FTAs with Korea, Colombia and Panama as well as the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program.

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