Sugar Industry-Backed Senators Urge No Action on High Sugar Prices
In a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, the senators warn against changing the programs that jack up prices for American sugar.
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Cattle Rancher Cynthia Lummis Wants to Deregulate Meat Inspection
While she works on legislation to deregulate meat inspection, Sen. Lummis is simultaneously a partner at a family beef cattle business.
Troy Carter Violates His 'No Fossil Fuel Money' Pledge by Taking Nine Large Fossil Fuel Donations
Carter has not responded to inquiries from Sludge or the No Fossil Fuel Money pledge and risks having his name removed from the pledge website.
Wall Street Ally Next In Line to Lead Committee Overseeing Derivatives
Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) has been a reliable cosponsor for Republican bills to deregulate derivatives markets.