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Doud among three committee-approved for trade positions

The Senate Finance Committee this week approved Gregg Doud to be the U.S. Trade Representative’s Chief Agricultural Negotiator.  Also approved were the nominations of Jeffrey Gerrish as Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, and Jason Kearns to be on the International Trade Commission.

Doud, from Kansas, is a veteran of Capitol Hill agriculture trade issues.  Among other positions, he was a trade specialist with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

The nominations are next considered by the full Senate.

Committee Chair Utah Republican Orin Hatch calls the nominees well-qualified and ready to serve.