Supreme Court rolls back federal safeguards for wetlands under Clean Water Act | CNN Politics
Shutdown risks rise as White House tells agencies to prepare - The Washington Post
Vilsack Confirmed As Ag Secretary – PNW AG Network
By a 92-7 vote Tuesday, the Senate confirmed former Iowa Governor and two term Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to head the USDA yet again. There was really no debate Tuesday, but there was some bipartisan praise from Senate Ag chair Debbie Stabenow and ranking committee member John Boozman.
FEMA Approves Wildfire Aid For Eastern Washington Counties | Spokane Public Radio
Commerce nominee Gina Raimondo addresses salmon, threats from China at Senate hearing | The Spokesman-Review
“Broadband can save lives, and everybody deserves to have it,” Raimondo said.