{"id":60768,"date":"2018-10-04T15:19:12","date_gmt":"2018-10-04T15:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vps70863.inmotionhosting.com\/~nationalgrange\/\/?p=60768"},"modified":"2018-10-04T15:35:29","modified_gmt":"2018-10-04T15:35:29","slug":"policy-updates-and-issue-news-september-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vps70863.inmotionhosting.com\/~nationalgrange\/policy-updates-and-issue-news-september-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Policy Updates and Issue News September 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Overview<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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The House has recessed for a month until after the midterm elections.\u00a0 The Senate is consumed with the Supreme Court nominee.\u00a0\u00a0 The farm bill is still in limbo on the Hill. \u201cMilk\u201d is milk?\u00a0 National and state Granges step up on opioids and other health care priorities.\u00a0 Grange has concerns for local TV programming.\u00a0 U.S.-Mexico -Canada and Korean trade deals come to agreement.\u00a0 Japan commits to negotiate a trade pact.\u00a0 Meanwhile, the U.S. has slapped China with new tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods and China is expected to retaliate with tariffs against U. S. agriculture products.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Agriculture and Food<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Farm Bill<\/span><\/h3>\n

There\u2019ll be no farm bill now until after the November 6 elections.\u00a0 Although the Senate is still in session for much of October, the House has adjourned until November 13.\u00a0 However, leaders of both the Senate and House Agriculture Committees have committed to continue their dialogue toward farm bill compromises on the bill\u2019s 12 titles during this down time.\u00a0 We hear lots of talk around Washington that if Democrats gain control of the House, they may not vote on a farm bill until next year when they have more control.\u00a0 Colin Peterson (D-7, MN), ranking Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee insists he is not interested in delaying the farm bill past the November-December lame-duck session.<\/p>\n

The House GOP\u2019s insistence on tightening work requirements for food stamp recipients isn\u2019t gaining traction with Senate negotiators.\u00a0 A tough battle has developed between House Chairman Conaway and Senate Chairman Roberts over a provision in the House bill that would end payments on base acres that have not been planted to program crop for the past 10 years.\u00a0 There are also major differences over the conservation title.\u00a0 The House bill eliminates the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and uses the savings to fund the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and other House priorities both within and outside the conservation title.<\/p>\n

Even though the current farm bill expired on September 30, most major farm bill provisions enjoy permanent authorization which allows them to be funded under the recent continuing resolution (CR).\u00a0\u00a0 The CR passed by congress and signed by the President will fund most programs of the federal government until December 7.<\/p>\n

\u00a0However , many of the more recent minor farm bill programs are not covered by permanent funding authority and will not have funding until a new farm bill or current farm bill extension is passed in December.\u00a0\u00a0 These include value-added producer grants, assistance to disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers, farmers market and local food promotion, organic certification cost-share, foreign market development, and several more.<\/p>\n

Industries Battle Over \u201cMilk\u201d Label<\/span><\/h3>\n

The dairy industry has long sought to restrict the use of the term \u201cmilk\u201d, \u201cyogurt\u201d and \u201ccheese\u201d to the product of lactating animals.\u00a0 Recent comments by FDA Commissioner Gottlieb indicate his agency may be listening.\u00a0\u00a0 Gottlieb says implementing clear and transparent food labels and claims are a high priority for him.\u00a0 The rising demand for plant-based products has created a growing number of new food choices in supermarket aisles.\u00a0 The FDA has concerns that the labeling of some plant-based products may lead consumers to believe these have the same nutritional attributes as dairy products even though these products can vary widely in nutritional content.\u00a0 The FDA has opened a Request for Information (RFI) to receive new data submissions as it seeks to modernize its Standards of Identity which define characteristics, ingredients and quality of specific foods.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Additional SNAP Options for Hurricane Victims<\/span><\/h3>\n

USDA will allow food stamp participants to buy hot food with their benefits through October 31.\u00a0 Normally, hot foods and foods ready for immediate consumption cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits.\u00a0 The waiver is meant to support those Florence victims evacuated to shelters and those lacking access to cooking facilities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Health Care
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The Opioid Battle<\/span><\/h3>\n

Grassroots Grangers in several states began working with the Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative (RALI) coalition at its inception several months ago.\u00a0 As the initiative expands, more state Granges are invited to jump on board.\u00a0 RALI involves local community-based efforts by Granges, first responders, civic groups, businesses, prevention and recovery support groups, policy makers, educators, law enforcement, and many more.\u00a0 The coalition is present at local and state-wide events to raise awareness, distribute information, provide guidance for treatment and recovery, and distribute quick and easy drug disposal bags.\u00a0<\/p>\n

$1 Billion to Fight Opioid Epidemic<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $1 billion to states, communities and organizations to provide prevention and treatment services, support substance abuse and mental health needs, ramp up response activities, and support communities and families on the front lines.\u00a0 These are funds appropriated by Congress earlier this year.<\/p>\n

Congress Takes Addiction Action<\/span><\/h3>\n

A massive bipartisan multi-pronged package of 70 bills aimed at curbing the opioid epidemic cleared the Senate 99-1.\u00a0 While the package focuses on prevention and treatment, it cracks down on the shipment of deadly synthetic opioids into the U.S. from other countries.\u00a0 It temporarily lifts the ban on Medicaid funds for institutional treatment of all substance use disorder, not just opioids and cocaine.\u00a0 This is hugely critical because of the re-emergence of cheap methamphetamine or meth that is mass produced by cartel super labs in Mexico.\u00a0 A renewed drug crisis affects other areas of health care and the economy.\u00a0 Drug users are unable to pass drug tests for jobs and the spread of HIV and hepatitis C has increased where needle use is common.\u00a0 The House passed a similar bipartisan measure earlier and the combined package, called the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities, was sent to the White House to be signed with President Trump\u2019s support.<\/p>\n

Not Just Opioids<\/span><\/h3>\n

Thousands of foster children may be getting powerful psychiatric drugs prescribed to them without appropriate safeguards according to a new report from Health and Human Services.\u00a0 It found that about 1 in 3 foster kids from a sample of states were prescribed psychiatric drugs without treatment plans or follow-up standard steps in sound medical care.\u00a0 Conversely, investigators found that many foster children who need medication to help them function at school may be going untreated.\u00a0\u00a0 The HHS Administration for Children and Families is expected to develop a strategy to help states meet requirements for prescribing psychiatric drugs to foster children and raise standards for case-by-case oversight.<\/p>\n

More Health Care Actions<\/span><\/h3>\n

The National Grange has been engaged on several additional health care fronts this past month.\u00a0 These actions included:<\/p>\n

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  • The National Grange sent a statement to the Hill urging members of Congress to take action on the looming Medicare Part D cliff. By 2020, an out-of-pocket \u201ccliff\u201d or \u201cdonut hole\u201d will increase the catastrophic threshold by $1,250 and require already vulnerable patients to spend more money for prescription drugs before reaching catastrophic coverage.<\/li>\n
  • The National Grange joined a large number of health professionals and patient advocacy groups to encourage the HHS Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to withdraw their plans to require step therapy to manage Part B specialty drugs in circumstances that do not require step therapy. This \u201cfail first\u201d policy requires patients to fail on one treatment preferred by the insurance companies before being approved to receive the first choice treatment by their doctor.<\/li>\n
  • The National Grange joined the medical community and patient advocacy groups to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Medicare Part D comprehensive prescription drug benefit program. Over 80% of seniors say their plan is a good value and their plan works well and without hassle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The National Grange wrote FCC Commissioner Carr to reiterate support for the FCC\u2019s Connected Care Pilot Program.\u00a0 The pilot program will use Universal Service Funds to support technologies that connect rural patients with medical providers using broadband.\u00a0 The Grange urged Commissioner Carr to give non-facilities based wireless carriers such as wireless resellers the opportunity to participate in the pilot program.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Telecommunications<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Comcast-NBCU Merger Concerns\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The National Grange and 21 state Granges cosigned a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee and Assistant Attorney General in preparation for an October 3 committee hearing on antitrust issues.\u00a0 The Granges asked that the expiring 2011 Comcast-NBC-Universal merger conditions be extended.\u00a0 Specifically, a binding arbitration agreement must be continued and safeguards must be put in place to protect rural consumers from high prices, inaccessibility to programming and blocking competition.<\/p>\n

USDA e-Connectivity Pilot Projects<\/span><\/h3>\n

The National Grange submitted comments to Secretary Perdue encouraging him to include the use of TV white spaces spectrum in the USDA\u2019s rural e-Connectivity Pilot Program.\u00a0 TVWS work by utilizing vacant spectrum in the UHF television band to deliver broadband to underserved rural areas.\u00a0 The rural broadband pilot program was made possible by a $600 million appropriation by Congress.\u00a0 The USDA invited comments on implementation of the pilot program.\u00a0 In addition, the National Grange supported the Federal Communications Commission decision to provide $4.5 billion from its Mobility Fund over the next decade to deploy 4G LTE broadband primarily to rural areas that would not be served in absence of government support.<\/p>\n

5G Faces Policy Battles<\/span><\/h3>\n

Lightning fast 5G or fifth generation connectivity is a reality but getting it to customers will be a challenge.\u00a0 Building out 5G networks depend on both large cell towers and a profusion of small local cells that reach a few hundred feet and require a large number of sites.\u00a0 These sites can be utility poles, buildings or other existing locations.\u00a0\u00a0 Challenges include municipality permitting and fees, rights of way, zoning, fees for pole and building attachment, and more.\u00a0 National Grange president Betsy Huber serves on the FCC subcommittee that is looking for ways to break down these barriers.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Trade<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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NAFTA<\/span><\/h3>\n

The trade news of the month of course was the announcement of a new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact.\u00a0 The deal will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).\u00a0 Overall, the agriculture community is pleased with what they know of the agreement at the moment.\u00a0 The dairy industry is particularly pleased because:<\/p>\n

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  • The Canadian class 7 pricing system is eliminated<\/li>\n
  • Canada agreed to phased-in increases for U.S. access for milk, cheese, cream, skim milk, powder, butter, ice cream, whey and other dairy products.<\/li>\n
  • American dairymen now have access to an additional 3.6 percent of Canada\u2019s total dairy market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Wheat growers also won a big concession.\u00a0 Canada will cease to grade all U.S. wheat at the lowest feed grade possible regardless of quality.\u00a0 The poultry industry also won concessions for additional chicken, eggs and turkey sales to Canada.\u00a0 Most other U.S. agriculture commodities have already been able export to Canada more freely.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    The agreement reportedly has stronger labor provisions, intellectual property protections, protections for certain pharmaceutical patents, environmental rules and rules of origin for cars.\u00a0 It will be reviewed every six years.\u00a0\u00a0 Even with the U.S.-M\u00e9xico-Canada agreement, the U.S. has not removed the steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico while talks continue on a deal to eliminate tariffs.\u00a0 The agreement now faces the challenge of congressional approval under scrutiny by both Republicans and Democrats.<\/p>\n

    U.S. – Korea Free Trade Agreement<\/span><\/h3>\n

    President Trump and South Korea President Moon-Jae-in have successfully renegotiated the expiring KORUS agreement that has spurred agriculture exports of beef, pork, wheat, sorghum and other commodities.\u00a0 Cars and car parts were a sticking point.\u00a0 In the end, South Korea agreed to lift its cap on U.S. trucks, continue the U.S. 25 percent tariff on Korean trucks, and allow 50,000 U.S. cars per year into Korea, up from 25,000.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Japan Trade Agreement Next<\/span><\/h3>\n

    In late September, President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced they had agreed to enter into talks aimed at establishing a bilateral free trade agreement between the two countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Miscellaneous<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Food Insecurity Down Slightly<\/span><\/h3>\n

Food insecurity in the United States as a whole has dropped from 12.3 percent of the population to 11.8 percent, the sixth straight year of decline since the recession according to the USDA.\u00a0 The South has the highest insecurity rate at 13.4 percent followed by the Midwest at 11.7 Percent, the West at 10.7 percent and the Northeast at 9.9 percent.<\/p>\n

Squirrels Chomp on New England<\/span><\/h3>\n

A squirrel population explosion in New England is more than a nuisance.\u00a0 The bushy tailed rodents are eating apples, peaches, pumpkins, berries, gourds and raiding corn fields.\u00a0 A bumper crop of acorns last year is believed to have contributed to the squirrel explosion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Perspective<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u201cHuman vanity can best be served by a reminder that, whatever his accomplishments, his sophistication, his artistic pretention, man owes his very existence to a six-inch layer of top soil \u2013 and the fact that it rains.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Richard L. Evans<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cCulture is the intersection of people and life itself.\u00a0 It\u2019s how we deal with life, love, death, birth, disappointment\u2026all of that is expressed in culture.\u201d\u00a0 ~ Wendell Pierce<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cCulture makes people understand each other better.\u00a0 And if they understand each other better in their soul, it is easier to overcome the economic and political barriers.\u00a0 But first, they have to understand that their neighbor is, in the end, just like them, with the same problems, the same questions.\u201d\u00a0 ~ Paulo Coelho<\/em><\/p>\n

Note: <\/strong>Last month, apparently the quote from former Florida congressman Claude Pepper was conflated with a quote from Marcus Garvey by the email monster.\u00a0 We would like to correct that one and add one for good measure:<\/p>\n

\u201cIf more politicians in this country were thinking about the next generation instead of the next election, it might be better for the United States and the world.\u201d\u00a0 ~ Claude Pepper<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe mistake a lot of politicians make is in forgetting they\u2019ve been appointed and thinking they\u2019ve been anointed.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 ~ Claude Pepper<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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