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Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "China has increased public funds for ag research by 8x, while U.S funding has declined. Today I wrote to the Trump Admin. to request an at least 5% plus inflation increase in Fiscal Year 2021 funding for Ag. research. Read my letter here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "1 year ago today, the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law--a bipartisan & carefully crafted bill to provide certainty for farmers. I hope next year Pres Trump will reverse his harmful decisions, from China to biofuels, & restore much-needed transparency, certainty & respect for ag."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Votes "YES" on Key Trade Deal, Will Benefit Local Farmers & Businesses
Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 17, 2019
Murphy, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Financing Tools for Farmers and Manufacturers
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 13, 2019
Tweet - "It took decades to build up biofuels. But in two years the Trump Admin. has crippled this industry by issuing so many secret waivers to profitable big oil companies, destroying corn and soybean demand for biofuels. Another giant gap between this President's words and reality."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019
Underwood Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Immigration Legislation
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Illinois farmers have faced one of the toughest years in memory, partly due to weather beyond their control, but also because of President Trump's trade games with China. Farmers need certainty, not uncertainty, with such an important market."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019
In Strong Opposition to Trump Administration Proposal to Increase Hunger and Food Insecurity
Rep. Danny Davis
Dec. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth To EPA: Newly Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard Blending Targets Will Be Undermined By Abuse Of 'Hardship' Waivers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "The biofuel industry is a crucial aspect of rural economies across the US. But the Trump Administration's failure to uphold the Renewable Fuel Standard has led to the closure or idling of more than 35 ethanol & biodiesel plants, killing jobs and hurting rural Americans."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019
Tweet - "The President's failed trade war is crushing soybean farmers in Illinois. And yet the Trump Admin. is giving cotton farmers in the south - who have experienced far less losses by comparison - up to twice as much in trade aid. Is @USDA playing it straight?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2019
The Pantagraph - Durbin: Georgia on my mind
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2019
Underwood Helps Address Propane Shortages for Illinois Farmers
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 21, 2019
Letter to Admiral Brett Giroir, MD, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Sending Letter to FDA About Heavy Metals in Baby Food
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 20, 2019
Durbin Statement On FERC Approval Of Emergency Propane Shipments To Midwest
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Today I met with members of the National Biodiesel Board, who represent soybean and biodiesel producers in IL, to discuss the biodiesel tax credit. I also assured them I would continue my efforts to end the Trump Admin's abuse of small refinery hardship exemptions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019
Durbin Meets With National Biodiesel Board To Discuss Biodiesel Tax Credit
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sen. Cramer Joins Colleagues "in Calling on EPA to Provide Clarity on Biogenic Carbon Emissions"
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Illinois soybean farmers are hurting from the President's trade war with China. Worse yet, in trade aid payments per acre, the top five states are all in the South, with Georgia ranked first. Cotton was barely touched by the Trump-China trade war, but soybeans were clobbered."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019
Durbin Statement On USDA Second Round Of Trade Aid Payments
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "This morning at @IGBIllinois I discussed the need to restore the United States' commitment to breakthrough scientific, biomedical, and agricultural research. That is why this year I introduced the American Cures Act, the American Innovation Act, and the America Grows Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - ".@USDA has been trying to take food off the table from 8,000 low-income seniors & disabled residents in IL by blocking SNAP access in supportive living facilities across the state. Today, I led the IL Congressional Delegation in pushing back against USDA's bureaucratic overreach."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Illinois Congressional Delegation Presses USDA To End Hostility Toward State's Food Stamp Program At Senior Living Facilities
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today @ADMGrain shared with me their difficulties with the China trade war, the @EPA refinery waivers that damage biodiesel demand, and the biodiesel tax credit."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee - Peterson Leads Letter on Midwest Propane Shortages
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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Title
Politician
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "China has increased public funds for ag research by 8x, while U.S funding has declined. Today I wrote to the Trump Admin. to request an at least 5% plus inflation increase in Fiscal Year 2021 funding for Ag. research. Read my letter here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "1 year ago today, the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law--a bipartisan & carefully crafted bill to provide certainty for farmers. I hope next year Pres Trump will reverse his harmful decisions, from China to biofuels, & restore much-needed transparency, certainty & respect for ag."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Votes "YES" on Key Trade Deal, Will Benefit Local Farmers & Businesses
Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 17, 2019
Murphy, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Financing Tools for Farmers and Manufacturers
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 13, 2019
Tweet - "It took decades to build up biofuels. But in two years the Trump Admin. has crippled this industry by issuing so many secret waivers to profitable big oil companies, destroying corn and soybean demand for biofuels. Another giant gap between this President's words and reality."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019
Underwood Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Immigration Legislation
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Illinois farmers have faced one of the toughest years in memory, partly due to weather beyond their control, but also because of President Trump's trade games with China. Farmers need certainty, not uncertainty, with such an important market."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019
In Strong Opposition to Trump Administration Proposal to Increase Hunger and Food Insecurity
Rep.Danny Davis
Dec. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth To EPA: Newly Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard Blending Targets Will Be Undermined By Abuse Of 'Hardship' Waivers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "The biofuel industry is a crucial aspect of rural economies across the US. But the Trump Administration's failure to uphold the Renewable Fuel Standard has led to the closure or idling of more than 35 ethanol & biodiesel plants, killing jobs and hurting rural Americans."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019
Tweet - "The President's failed trade war is crushing soybean farmers in Illinois. And yet the Trump Admin. is giving cotton farmers in the south - who have experienced far less losses by comparison - up to twice as much in trade aid. Is @USDA playing it straight?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2019
The Pantagraph - Durbin: Georgia on my mind
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2019
Underwood Helps Address Propane Shortages for Illinois Farmers
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 21, 2019
Letter to Admiral Brett Giroir, MD, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Sending Letter to FDA About Heavy Metals in Baby Food
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 20, 2019
Durbin Statement On FERC Approval Of Emergency Propane Shipments To Midwest
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Today I met with members of the National Biodiesel Board, who represent soybean and biodiesel producers in IL, to discuss the biodiesel tax credit. I also assured them I would continue my efforts to end the Trump Admin's abuse of small refinery hardship exemptions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019
Durbin Meets With National Biodiesel Board To Discuss Biodiesel Tax Credit
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sen. Cramer Joins Colleagues "in Calling on EPA to Provide Clarity on Biogenic Carbon Emissions"
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Illinois soybean farmers are hurting from the President's trade war with China. Worse yet, in trade aid payments per acre, the top five states are all in the South, with Georgia ranked first. Cotton was barely touched by the Trump-China trade war, but soybeans were clobbered."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019
Durbin Statement On USDA Second Round Of Trade Aid Payments
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "This morning at @IGBIllinois I discussed the need to restore the United States' commitment to breakthrough scientific, biomedical, and agricultural research. That is why this year I introduced the American Cures Act, the American Innovation Act, and the America Grows Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - ".@USDA has been trying to take food off the table from 8,000 low-income seniors & disabled residents in IL by blocking SNAP access in supportive living facilities across the state. Today, I led the IL Congressional Delegation in pushing back against USDA's bureaucratic overreach."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Illinois Congressional Delegation Presses USDA To End Hostility Toward State's Food Stamp Program At Senior Living Facilities
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today @ADMGrain shared with me their difficulties with the China trade war, the @EPA refinery waivers that damage biodiesel demand, and the biodiesel tax credit."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019
Letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee - Peterson Leads Letter on Midwest Propane Shortages
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
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