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May 20, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agriculture Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2020 Bost Applauds USDA on Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Rep. Mike Bost
May 19, 2020 Bost Applauds USDA on Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Rep. Mike Bost
May 18, 2020 Letter to Rural Leaders and Agriculture Stakeholders - Baldwin Leads Senate Democrat's Special Committee on the Climate Crisis Outreach to Rural and Agriculture Stakeholders Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 16, 2020 Tweet - "Great to be in Springfield today at the kick off for the 21st summer season of the Old Capitol Farmers Market." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - In a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, 29 Senators make recommendations to protect food supply workers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois pork producers are facing major financial pressures due to #COVID19, which now includes the depopulation of their herds. I'm joining a bipartisan letter calling for additional federal funding for programs to assist farmers with the market's decline in demand." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Reps. Axne, Bustos, Finkenauer, Craig Secure Biofuel Support in Heroes Act Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Wrote @USDAFoodSafety to express my concern for the health and safety of workers in our nation's meat processing plants. Now, in the middle of pandemic, is not the time to allow plants to increase line speeds." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Monitoring situation at JBS pork plant in Beardstown, another meat processing plant in IL to report #COVID19 infections. The President's executive order forcing these plants to stay open ignores the health and safety of these workers." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 employees at the Rantoul meat processing plant have now tested positive for #COVID19. Pres. Trump's reckless new executive order requires these plants to stay open regardless of the health and safety needs of these workers." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Durbin Statement On COVID-19 Cases At Rantoul Pork Processing Plant Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, after Pres. Trump unveiled his reckless executive order to endanger workers by keeping meat plants open during the pandemic, I wrote IL meat processing companies to ask for info on how they plan to protect their workers from #COVID19 infections." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "To support the national food supply chain in a time of crisis, the Frontera Farmer Foundation stepped up to offer grants to small farms across the Midwest in need. Thanks to Chicago's @Rick_Bayless for leading this effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, Eugene Scalia, Secretary US Department of Labor, Sonny Perdue, Secretary US Department of Agriculture, and Alex Azar, Secretary of US Department of Health and Human Services - Price and Pocan Demand Protections for Meat Industry Workers Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to J. T. Hopkins, General Manager of JBS Pork, Barbara Salter, Plant Manager of Tyson Fresh Meats, Bruce Rundle, General Manager of Smithfield Foods, Shinnosuke Murakami, Owner of Aurora Packing Company, and Jim Jendruczek, President and Managing Partner of Rantoul Foods - Durbin To Illinois Meat Processing Companies: How Will You Protect Workers From COVID-19 Infection In Light Of President Trump's Executive Order? Sen. Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's executive order requiring meat & poultry producers to continue operations ignores the health and safety realities of this pandemic. The President would make better use of his authorities by ramping up production of medical supplies instead." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 Durbin To UFCW Members: Worker Health And Safety At Meat Plants During Pandemic Is A Top Priority Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - ldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging USDA to Target Relief to Local Farmers in Finalized Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Baldwin, Senate Colleagues: Trump Decision to Reopen Meat Processing Facilities Without Clear Safety Standards Puts Workers, Nation's Food Supply at Risk Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - U.S. Reps. David Trone, Don Young, Lead 54 Bipartisan Members of Congress to Urge USDA to Waive Restrictions on Access to School Meals Across the Country Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 29, 2020 Durbin Statement On President Trump's Executive Order Keeping Meat Plans Open During Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Push to Strengthen Food Assistance During Covid-19 Crisis Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "My statement on President Trump's executive order keeping meat plants open during the #COVID19 pandemic:" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 24, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Doug Jones Urges President Trump to Eliminate Payment Limits for Farmers and Ranchers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Trump Administration to Fix Relief Payment Limits for Farmers, Ranchers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 23, 2020 Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Funding for USDA to Respond to COVID-19 Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Why is @SecretarySonny saying that ethanol is "not our jurisdiction" and therefore excluded from $19B of @USDA CARES Act funding? Under President Obama, USDA helped ethanol. What changed? Those in charge." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Costa Leads 126 Members in Calling on President to Ensure Direct Relief to Farmers and Producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 22, 2020 Casten Applauds USDA Approval of Illinois Food Bank Disaster Distribution Plan Rep. Sean Casten
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy And Other Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration To Protect Food Supply And Essential Workers During COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "An incredibly generous donation by Quincy-area farmers and an encouraging reminder of how communities come together to support their neighbors in their time of need." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has caused market disruptions that hurt family hog and cattle farmers across Illinois. Joining @SenDuckworth calling on @USDA to provide immediate & direct financial assistant to family pork & beef producers who are struggling." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Press USDA To Provide Financial Relief For Illinois Pork And Beef Producers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agricultural Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Producers of locally-grown food keep our restaurants, schools, and farmers markets fully stocked with food year round. With many of these places closing due to #COVID19, our nation's local food producers are struggling." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Meng and Espaillat Call for Key Food Assistance Program to Allow Hot Food Purchases Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senators to Secretary Perdue: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Salute to @ILSoybean teaming up with the @ChicagoParks to produce over 600 gallons of homemade hand sanitizer for workers. Donation of 100 gallons to Rush medical supply will help many others. But they need bottles. Please donate bottles if you have them!" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Association - Johnson Urges Clarification for Farmers and Ranchers on SBA Loans Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Congressman Fred Keller Joins Lawmakers in Urging USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue to Help Dairy Farmers Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has placed enormous stress on farmers in Illinois. I'm urging @SBAgov to open Economic Injury Disaster Loans to farmers so that they are able to weather this storm." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Brown, Murkowski, Stabenow, Bipartisan Senators Press USDA to Provide Relief for Local Farmers during COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
May 20, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agriculture Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2020 Bost Applauds USDA on Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Rep.Mike Bost
May 19, 2020 Bost Applauds USDA on Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Rep.Mike Bost
May 18, 2020 Letter to Rural Leaders and Agriculture Stakeholders - Baldwin Leads Senate Democrat's Special Committee on the Climate Crisis Outreach to Rural and Agriculture Stakeholders Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 16, 2020 Tweet - "Great to be in Springfield today at the kick off for the 21st summer season of the Old Capitol Farmers Market." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - In a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, 29 Senators make recommendations to protect food supply workers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois pork producers are facing major financial pressures due to #COVID19, which now includes the depopulation of their herds. I'm joining a bipartisan letter calling for additional federal funding for programs to assist farmers with the market's decline in demand." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Reps. Axne, Bustos, Finkenauer, Craig Secure Biofuel Support in Heroes Act Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Wrote @USDAFoodSafety to express my concern for the health and safety of workers in our nation's meat processing plants. Now, in the middle of pandemic, is not the time to allow plants to increase line speeds." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Monitoring situation at JBS pork plant in Beardstown, another meat processing plant in IL to report #COVID19 infections. The President's executive order forcing these plants to stay open ignores the health and safety of these workers." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 employees at the Rantoul meat processing plant have now tested positive for #COVID19. Pres. Trump's reckless new executive order requires these plants to stay open regardless of the health and safety needs of these workers." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Durbin Statement On COVID-19 Cases At Rantoul Pork Processing Plant Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, after Pres. Trump unveiled his reckless executive order to endanger workers by keeping meat plants open during the pandemic, I wrote IL meat processing companies to ask for info on how they plan to protect their workers from #COVID19 infections." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "To support the national food supply chain in a time of crisis, the Frontera Farmer Foundation stepped up to offer grants to small farms across the Midwest in need. Thanks to Chicago's @Rick_Bayless for leading this effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, Eugene Scalia, Secretary US Department of Labor, Sonny Perdue, Secretary US Department of Agriculture, and Alex Azar, Secretary of US Department of Health and Human Services - Price and Pocan Demand Protections for Meat Industry Workers Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to J. T. Hopkins, General Manager of JBS Pork, Barbara Salter, Plant Manager of Tyson Fresh Meats, Bruce Rundle, General Manager of Smithfield Foods, Shinnosuke Murakami, Owner of Aurora Packing Company, and Jim Jendruczek, President and Managing Partner of Rantoul Foods - Durbin To Illinois Meat Processing Companies: How Will You Protect Workers From COVID-19 Infection In Light Of President Trump's Executive Order? Sen.Dick Durbin
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's executive order requiring meat & poultry producers to continue operations ignores the health and safety realities of this pandemic. The President would make better use of his authorities by ramping up production of medical supplies instead." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 Durbin To UFCW Members: Worker Health And Safety At Meat Plants During Pandemic Is A Top Priority Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - ldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging USDA to Target Relief to Local Farmers in Finalized Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Baldwin, Senate Colleagues: Trump Decision to Reopen Meat Processing Facilities Without Clear Safety Standards Puts Workers, Nation's Food Supply at Risk Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - U.S. Reps. David Trone, Don Young, Lead 54 Bipartisan Members of Congress to Urge USDA to Waive Restrictions on Access to School Meals Across the Country Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 29, 2020 Durbin Statement On President Trump's Executive Order Keeping Meat Plans Open During Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Push to Strengthen Food Assistance During Covid-19 Crisis Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "My statement on President Trump's executive order keeping meat plants open during the #COVID19 pandemic:" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 24, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Doug Jones Urges President Trump to Eliminate Payment Limits for Farmers and Ranchers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Trump Administration to Fix Relief Payment Limits for Farmers, Ranchers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 23, 2020 Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Funding for USDA to Respond to COVID-19 Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Why is @SecretarySonny saying that ethanol is "not our jurisdiction" and therefore excluded from $19B of @USDA CARES Act funding? Under President Obama, USDA helped ethanol. What changed? Those in charge." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Costa Leads 126 Members in Calling on President to Ensure Direct Relief to Farmers and Producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 22, 2020 Casten Applauds USDA Approval of Illinois Food Bank Disaster Distribution Plan Rep.Sean Casten
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy And Other Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration To Protect Food Supply And Essential Workers During COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "An incredibly generous donation by Quincy-area farmers and an encouraging reminder of how communities come together to support their neighbors in their time of need." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has caused market disruptions that hurt family hog and cattle farmers across Illinois. Joining @SenDuckworth calling on @USDA to provide immediate & direct financial assistant to family pork & beef producers who are struggling." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Press USDA To Provide Financial Relief For Illinois Pork And Beef Producers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agricultural Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Producers of locally-grown food keep our restaurants, schools, and farmers markets fully stocked with food year round. With many of these places closing due to #COVID19, our nation's local food producers are struggling." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Meng and Espaillat Call for Key Food Assistance Program to Allow Hot Food Purchases Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senators to Secretary Perdue: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Salute to @ILSoybean teaming up with the @ChicagoParks to produce over 600 gallons of homemade hand sanitizer for workers. Donation of 100 gallons to Rush medical supply will help many others. But they need bottles. Please donate bottles if you have them!" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Association - Johnson Urges Clarification for Farmers and Ranchers on SBA Loans Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Congressman Fred Keller Joins Lawmakers in Urging USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue to Help Dairy Farmers Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has placed enormous stress on farmers in Illinois. I'm urging @SBAgov to open Economic Injury Disaster Loans to farmers so that they are able to weather this storm." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Brown, Murkowski, Stabenow, Bipartisan Senators Press USDA to Provide Relief for Local Farmers during COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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