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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., talks to reporters prior to a Democratic policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on May 10, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Casey is pushing for defense policy legislation to include a Senate-passed amendment he and GOP Sen. John Cornyn of Texas sponsored. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Pennsylvania senator pushes review of U.S. investments in China but hits roadblock in House

BY: - December 5, 2023

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan measure that would require screening of U.S. private investments in high-tech enterprises in China, Iran, North Korea and Russia may not be included in Congress’ annual defense policy legislation. The Senate approved the so-called “outbound investment” amendment, 91-6, to its version of the National Defense Authorization Act in July, with proponents […]

A corn field and nearby wind turbines on June 13, 2018, in Dwight, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Limits on foreign ownership of U.S. farmland gain support in Congress, despite skepticism

BY: - March 20, 2023

WASHINGTON — Bipartisan momentum is building in Congress to restrict China and other foreign adversaries from purchasing U.S. farmland, a reflection of a similar push by some states as well as apprehension over Chinese spy balloons, rising land prices and growing international competition.  “Foreign ownership of agricultural land threatens small family farms and the overall […]