Beltway Beef

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Beltway Beef: Kent Bacus on House Passage of USMCA Dec 19, 2019

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In this week's podcast, Kent Bacus reacts to the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approving the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and he looks ahead to the agreement's prospects in the U.S. Senate. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

Beltway Beef: Kent Bacus on USMCA, Danielle Beck on Senate Real MEAT Act Dec 11, 2019

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In this week's podcast, Kent Bacus discusses this week's breakthrough on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and Danielle Beck discusses U.S. Senate introduction of the Real MEAT Act by Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

Beltway Beef: Kent Bacus on USMCA, Danielle Beck on Senate Real MEAT Act (No Music) Dec 11, 2019

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Ethan Lane On NCBA's Call For Clarity, Consistency in Beef Origin Labeling Practices (No Music) Dec 03, 2019

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In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA's Ethan Lane discusses the organization's leadership in seeking solutions to the labeling requirements and verification procedures in place for beef products labeled as “Product of the U.S.A,” “Made in the U.S.A.,” or similar origin claims, which will resolve the concerns of beef producers, work at the speed of commerce, meet America's trade obligations and prevent confusion among consumers.

Beltway Beef: Ethan Lane On NCBA's Call For Clarity, Consistency in Beef Origin Labeling Practices Dec 03, 2019

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Beltway Beef: Colin Woodall, Ethan Lane Provide a Look Behind the Scenes at NCBA's Lobby Shop Nov 27, 2019

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This week's Beltway Beef podcast is a rebroadcast of NCBA's Cattlemen's Call podcast, with host Lane Nordlund providing a longer-form big-picture look at NCBA's lobbying operations in Washington, DC. NCBA CEO Colin Woodall and Vice President, Government Affairs, Ethan Lane discuss the importance of relationship-building, how NCBA is able to lead on so many ag issues in Washington, and needle Lane for drinking fine single-malt Scotch on the rocks. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

Beltway Beef: Kent Bacus Discusses Latest on Trade Deals with Japan, China, and USMCA Nov 22, 2019

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In this week's podcast, NCBA's Kent Bacus discusses this week's U.S. House hearing on the Japan trade deal, as well as the latest developments on a possible deal with China and Congressional approval of the USMCA. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

Beltway Beef: Kent Bacus Discusses Latest on Trade Deals with Japan, China, and USMCA (No Music) Nov 22, 2019

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Beltway Beef: Ethan Lane Discusses Importance of Bipartisanship, Engaging With Critics Nov 15, 2019

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In this week's podcast, NCBA Vice President, Government Affairs, Ethan Lane discusses the importance of engaging in bipartisan solutions in Washington, as well as having conversations with groups outside of animal agriculture. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

Beltway Beef: Ethan Lane Discusses Importance of Bipartisanship, Engaging With Critics (No Music) Nov 15, 2019

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