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October 24, 2012

Beltway Beef Commentary: US-Panama FTA and Highway Transportation Bill

By Chase Adams, NCBA Communications

NCBA's Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, Kent Bacus speaks to us about the implementation of the US-Panama Free Trade Agreement and the benefits of the recently passed Highway Transportation Bill for farmers and ranchers facing drought conditions.


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