When Congress passed a 2,000 plus-page bill in December to fund the federal government through the final nine months of fiscal year 2016, it was a refreshing feat of bipartisan cooperation that some thought could signal a comeback of collaboration in Washington.
Not so fast, said Shawn McBurney, senior director of government relations for the Society of American Florists.
“Presidential election years have a way of intervening, and generally, the dynamics of election politics block lawmakers from agreeing on much of anything,” he explained. “This year will likely be no different.”
This week, McBurney offered his take on what’s in store in 2016 on issues important to the floral industry.
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