News from Washington: September 9-13

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• WOTUS is Dead. What Happens Next? 
• Democrats Mull Throwing a Wrench in Trump’s Trade Aid Plans
• Positive Signs Ahead of China Talks
• Democrats Hint at Optimism on USMCA 
• Secretary Perdue Statement on EPA WOTUS Announcement
• Digging into The Disaster Aid Details
• Smooth Sailing for Japan Deal? 
• A Warning Shot Over RFS Talks
• Fed Doesn’t Expect Recession, But Rate Cuts Still Likely
• USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
• State Ag Officials Call for Climate Resilience
• Hemp Farming Reaches Half the States
• Perdue, Trump Tout Administration’s Ties to HBCUs
• EPA to Phase Out Animal Testing
• Organic Acres Growing in 2019