Washington Report for 3-20-17

Read this week's headlines below.

Trump “America First” Budget Blueprint Whacks USDA Spending 21%; “DOA” on Hill
Perdue Gets March 23 Confirmation Hearing
Trump Nominates Dr. Scott Gottlieb to Head FDA
Giancarlo Trump’s Pick to Head CFTC
Groups Talk Trade with NEC
Lighthizer Breezes through Confirmation Hearing
NAFTA Talks Could Begin in June: Mexican Official
U.S. Attends TPP Meeting in Chile
U.S. Dairy in Mexico Talking Trade
Bill would Put USDA, HHS on Foreign Investment Review Panel
House Ag Panel Looks at Farm Bill Ag Research Title; Dairy, Livestock Get Hearings Next Week
Glyphosate Not Carcinogen: EU Chemical Agency
Long-time House Ag Committee Chair Kika de la Garza Dies