The Senate has adjourned until Monday, prolonging the government shutdown for several more days. The chamber voted a 12th time earlier this week on the House-passed Republican short-term government spending bill, but the legislation again failed to advance without gaining more Democratic support.
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The National Chicken Council’s 70th Annual Conference is scheduled to be held on October 22-23 in Washington, D.C. Among this year’s featured speakers are two key government officials who play central roles in shaping agricultural and trade policy affecting the U.S. poultry industry: USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden and Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Ag Affairs and Commodity Policy Dr. Julie Callahan.
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