Broadcast Newsline: April 1, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Cotton Council has created a resource page on its website to provide its members continuous updates and resources from multiple federal agencies including the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Labor, the Department of Transportation, the Small Business Administration, and EPA.
Today’s Cotton Newsline is 4 cuts. All cuts are Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council.
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Cotton Council has created a resource page on its website to provide its members continuous updates and resources from multiple federal agencies including the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Labor, the Department of Transportation, the Small Business Administration, and EPA. The page also has up to date information on the CARES Act and other recent and upcoming legislation. Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, joins us with more details.
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One of the most recent updates includes information on the Small Business Administration’s paycheck protection program.
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In addition to the loan and loan forgiveness programs, there are other important benefits that were included in the CARES Act.
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Finally, some important regulatory relief has been provided for the agriculture and business communities.
