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Supreme Court scrutinizes Calif. slaughterhouse rule

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9- The Supreme Court heard arguments today regarding whether a California state law requiring the immediate euthanization of downed livestock should be overturned. The justices seemed inclined toward the argument that the California law encroaches on federal law under the Federal
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Conservation leaders offer Farm Bill suggestions

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1- Conservation leaders gathered at the National Press Club yesterday to protect conservation, recreation and historic preservation investments in federal programs. These programs generate more than one trillion dollars of economic activity per year, according to a Southwick Associ
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CFTC adopts rule to limit commodity speculation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission adopted the controversial positions limits rule under the Dodd-Frank Act. The rule, approved yesterday with a 3-2 vote, aims to curb sharp price increases by capping the positions firms can take on certain commodity contracts.
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