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By: Dick Durbin

Date: Aug. 9, 2019

Issues: Trade Agriculture and Food

"Not only are Illinois' farmers facing the wettest planting season in decades, they have to deal with the President's reckless trade war & imposed tariffs. Agriculture is critical to Illinois & I stand ready to help any way I can. Good to meet with some farmers in Niantic today."

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