| Aug. 12, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth And Warren Seek Answers From Dod On Report Of "Extreme Food Insecurity" Among National Guard And Reserve Service Members
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Feenstra Urges Biden to Back Off Plan to Cap Like-Kind Exchanges
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2021
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Tweet - "Restaurants are the lifeblood of our cities. And they are still struggling with the fallout of this pandemic. It's a shame that Republicans won't replenish the SBA's Restaurant Revitalization Fund. They are letting so many hardworking Americans down."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 28, 2021
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement at Judiciary Committee Hearing on Competition in Meat Supply Industry
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 27, 2021
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Shaheen, Toomey Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Overhaul U.S. Sugar Program
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 26, 2021
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Schakowsky Introduces Legislation To Ensure Our Food Is Safe
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 23, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads Letter To Committees Requesting Funding In The Reconciliation Bill To Make Baby Food Safer
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| July 21, 2021
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Durbin Meets Virtually With Illinois Farm Bureau President
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 20, 2021
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Bost Introduces Bill to Expand Veterans' Hiring in Agriculture
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 15, 2021
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Following Introduction of Legislation by Klobuchar and Colleagues, House Appropriations Committee Approves Funding to Remove Toxins from Baby Food
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| July 12, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency; and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Daines to Biden Administration: Don't Rewrite Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| July 2, 2021
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Baby Food Safety Funding Championed By Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth, And Cárdenas Approved By Appropriations Committee
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 1, 2021
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LaHood Statement on One Year Anniversary of USMCA Entering Force
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| June 30, 2021
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LaHood Highlights Harmful Biden Tax Hike Proposal for Family-Owned Farms and Businesses at Ways and Means GOP Hearing
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| June 25, 2021
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LaHood, Bustos Announce $4.5 Million in Funding for Peoria Ag Lab Secured in Appropriations Legislation
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| June 24, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| June 15, 2021
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Durbin, Cicilline Announce Introduction Of Bill To Ban Child Labor On Tobacco Farms
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 8, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Congressman Guest Leads Bipartisan Letter calling on DOJ to Update Congress on Cattle Market Investigations
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| June 1, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Herrell Has Beef with Meatpacking Monopoly
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| May 19, 2021
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Schakowsky, Buchanan Introduce Bill to Ban Horse Slaughter
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| May 18, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group Urging USDA to Provide Additional Financial Relief to Dairy Farmers Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 5, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Rep. Ron Kind Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging USTR Katherine Tai to Work with Vietnam to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Pork
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| May 5, 2021
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Letter to the Honorable Katherine Tai Ambassador Office of the United States Trade Representative - LaHood Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging USTR Katherine Tai to Work with Vietnam to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Pork
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| May 5, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Fischbach, Smith Lead Over 130 House Colleagues In Opposing Stepped-Up Basis Repeal and Capital Gains Death Tax
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| April 27, 2021
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FarmWeekNow - Moving a strong trade agenda forward
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| April 27, 2021
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Tweet - "The U.S. must reinvigorate its commitment to publicly-funded agriculture innovations. I worked with @JerryMoran to introduce the America Grows Act to boost @USDA funding for more breakthroughs to make America stronger than ever in food & agriculture."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2021
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Durbin, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Boost Agricultural Research Funding
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 22, 2021
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Tweet - "The evidence is undeniable: Climate change will impact every part of American life. That's why, this #Earthday2021, I am supporting the Growing Climate Solutions Act to help Illinois farmers join the fight against climate change."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 19, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - Representative Tracey Mann Leads Letter to USDA Secretary Expressing Concerns over Farmers to Families Food Box Program Cancelation
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| April 12, 2021
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Underwood, Gallagher Introduce Bipartisan Climate Change Legislation to Support Farmers on The Frontlines of The Climate Crisis
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| April 9, 2021
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Klobuchar Statement on FDA's Creation of "Closer to Zero" Campaign for Baby Food
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Thanks to @GlobalAgDev for inviting me to speak at their panel discussion about the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program. This critical COVID relief program has delivered millions of boxes of fresh food to people experiencing food insecurity."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Michael S. Regan, Administrator of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Johnson, Biofuels Caucus Urge EPA to Prioritize Biofuels
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| April 6, 2021
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Tweet - "Food banks like the Chicago @FoodDepository have been an indispensable resource for so many during this pandemic. I'll keep doing everything I can to support our nation's food banks and ensure every American family has food on their table."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| March 25, 2021
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Cárdenas, Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, and Duckworth Introducing Bicameral Baby Food Safety Legislation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 25, 2021
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Duckworth Joins Klobuchar, Krishnamoorthi and Cárdenas for Bicameral Introduction of Baby Food Safety Legislation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 24, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Feenstra Leads Colleagues in Urging Secretary Vilsack to Unfreeze CFAP, Provide Authorized Assistance for Biofuels Producers
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| March 23, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth & Warner Urge Biden Administration to Address Pervasive Food Insecurity Among Military Families
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 23, 2021
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Bost Introduces Bill to Empower Farmers & Ranchers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 18, 2021
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Foster Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| March 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Even before COVID-19, 1 in 9 Illinoisans struggled with access to consistent meals. Today I heard from IL food banks about how the pandemic has only exacerbated the challenges they're facing. I'll keep doing everything I can to make sure Illinoisans have food on the table."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Arrington Urges USDA and USTR to Prioritize "Phase One" China Agreement
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| March 16, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Austin Scott Leads Letter to Sec. Vilsack on Minority Farmer Aid in COVID Relief Package
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 16, 2021
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Duckworth Discusses Agricultural Priorities with Illinois Corn Growers Association
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 11, 2021
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Underwood Supports Passage of American Rescue Plan to Deliver Urgently Needed Relief to Illinois Families and Communities; Legislation Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 8, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues In Calling On USDA To Assist Biofuels Industry
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 6, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Their Provision Expanding Online SNAP Purchasing Included In American Rescue Plan
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2021
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Cárdenas, Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth Seek Guidance from FDA on Baby Food Safety, Encourage Swift Action to Regulate its Toxic Heavy Metal Content
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| March 2, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Michael Khouri, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission - Feinstein, Thune, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Investigation of Potential Violations by Ocean Carriers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 27, 2021
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LaHood Opposes Democrats' Partisan COVID-19 Bill
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Feb. 27, 2021
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Casten Statement on House Passage of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 Act: $13.2 billion for Illinois
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 26, 2021
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Congresswoman Kelly, Davis, Frankel Reintroduce Expanding SNAP Options Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Feb. 26, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rush, Durbin, Chicago Dems Urge USDA To Add Chicago and Cook County To Urban Agriculture Program
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Duckworth Votes to Confirm Thomas Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Tom Vilsack is a tested leader who will restore certainty for Illinois farmers, rebuild ethanol and trade damaged by the Trump Administration, improve food assistance for families, and restore the rural economy. I was proud to support his nomination."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Richard Burr, Ranking Member of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Bernard Sanders, Chairman of the Committee on the Budget, and the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of the Committee on the Budget - Duckworth Joins Gillibrand & Senate Colleagues to Call for More than $1 Billion in Funding to Help Older Adults During the COVID-19 Crisis, Including Millions to Bolster Nutrition Services and Support Vaccination Efforts in Next Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 10, 2021
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Tweet - "Congress needs to be doing everything we can to help struggling American families keep food on their tables. That's why I am introducing legislation with @SenDuckworth and @SenateDems to increase access to online grocery shopping for SNAP beneficiaries."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Implement And Expand Online SNAP Purchasing Nationwide
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Duckworth Secures Epa Nominee's Commitment to Prioritize Farmers, Climate Change & Environmental Justice
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 29, 2021
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Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2021
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Congresswoman Miller Announces First Committee Assignment
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| Jan. 15, 2021
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Tweet - "USDA food boxes are a lifeline for struggling Illinois families. It is unacceptable that some rural Illinois pantries got no food boxes last round. @USDA must improve rural food box deliveries to ensure this never happens again."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Leads Group of Senators Asking President-Elect Biden to Take Bold Action to Support Farmers and Rural Communities, Restore RFS Policy
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 22, 2020
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Durbin Votes For Bipartisan COVID-19 Emergency Relief Legislation
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Bost Votes for Covid-19 Relief Bill
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Rep. LaHood Supports COVID-19 Relief Bill
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Duckworth Meets with Illinois Farm Bureau to Discuss Upcoming Legislative Priorities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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LaHood Votes to Improve Infrastructure Resources for Illinois Waterways
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation In Opposing USDA Effort To End Food Stamp Program At Illinois Senior Living Facilities
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump @USDA wants to end SNAP benefits & take food off the table for 8,000 seniors in supportive living facilities--in the middle of a pandemic. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , @RodneyDavis , & I are leading the IL delegation in opposing this cruel effort."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 17, 2020
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Senators Introduce Resolution Honoring the World Food Program for Receiving Nobel Peace Prize
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "It's been a long road, but I am glad to have secured years of federal funding for these lock and dam upgrades on the Illinois River. This is good for Illinois farmers, Illinois commerce, and our entire state. @ILCorn @ILFarmBureau"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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