PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Supports Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement; Nassif applauds deal as beneficial for U.S. fresh produce growers

IRVINE, Calif. (November 5, 2015) -- Today, negotiators released the entire text of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement. The agreement, once implemented, addresses two issues of particular concern to the fresh produce industry.
 
In response to the text release, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement:
 
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Jeff Janas

House Considers Federal Highway Legislation and WG Supported Amendments

Today, the House began consideration of H.R. 22, the DRIVE Act. The legislation would reauthorize the Federal Highway Trust Fund as well as a number of transportation-related programs for six years. The House will be considering amendments tonight and will likely vote on final passage later this week. The Senate has already passed legislation, and after House consideration and passage, negotiations will continue in a conference committee to determine how the program would be funded.

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Jeff Janas

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