Washington Report for 10-13-14

By Steve Kopperud

Read this week's headlines below: 

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• GOP Governors, AGs to EPA: Kill WOTUS Rule; ARA Slams Rule, Agency Extends Comment Period
• STB Expands Weekly Shipment Reporting, Information Required to All Class 1 Rails
• Highway Bill should be on Lame Duck Agenda: Boxer
• Feed Ingredient Cleared by OIE as likely Key to PEDv Spread
• Syngenta Sued by Farmers over GM Corn; Wants to Grow in China  
• Rural Electric Co-Ops Concerned about EPA Carbon Plan
• Legal Setbacks as Courts Toss Nebraska Carbon Suit, States’ Challenge to CA Egg Law
• Ag Cooperatives Set Sales, Income Records
• Consumer Reports Says “Natural,” “Non-GMO” Food Products Aren’t