| Oct. 15, 2020
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Letter to USDA Secretary Perdue - Golden, Pingree, Rouzer Push USDA for Aid to Loggers
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| Sept. 29, 2020
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Pingree, Fortenberry Introduce Legislation to Expand & Strengthen Local Meat Processing Capabilities
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| Sept. 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - agCollins Leads Bipartisan Group in Urging USDA to Provide COVID-19 Financial Relief for Loggers, Timber Haulers
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Maine Delegation Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Protect Maine Wild Blueberry Producers as Foreign Competitors Expand into U.S. Markets
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Maine Delegation Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Protect Maine Wild Blueberry Producers as Foreign Competitors Expand into U.S. Markets
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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More Than $25 Million in COVID-19 Financial Relief has been Awarded to Maine Farmers
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Collins, King, & Pingree Announce USDA Allocation of $530 Million for U.S. Lobstermen and Fishermen Impacted by Retaliatory Tariffs, Urge Administration to Expand Program to Dealers and Processors
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Reverse Harmful Changes Made to Organic Certification Reimbursement Program
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $200,000 for Maine Dairy and Grain Industries
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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More Than $22 Million in COVID-19 Financial Relief has been Awarded to Maine Farmers
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Bipartisan Lawmakers to Press USDA on Organic Certification Cost Share Changes
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Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Presses USDA on Organic Certification Cost Share Changes
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Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Urges USDA to Act on President Trump's Lobster Order Before Monday's Deadline
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2020
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Nearly $20 Million in COVID-19 Financial Relief has been Awarded to Maine Farmers
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue - Capito, Colleagues Urge Flexibility for School Meals
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon.. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Plaskett, DeLauro Blast USDA Decision to Include Signed Letter from President in Emergency Food Relief Program
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Maple Syrup Producers Eligible for COVID-19 Financial Relief Following Advocacy by Maine Delegation and Governor Mills
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Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Chairwoman Plaskett, Democratic subcommittee members send letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue expressing concerns about CFAP
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tester, Romney, King Lead Legislation to Extend Loan Support to Small Businesses
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Cosponsored by Collins, King Designating July as "National Blueberry Month"
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Help Address PFAS Contamination at Two Maine Dairy Farms
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Group of Senate and House Members Calling for More Support for Farmers, Agriculture Economy in Next Covid-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Loggers, Timber Haulers Weather COVID-19 Economic Crisis
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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COVID-19 Financial Relief for Maine Farmers Tops $8.58 Million
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| July 21, 2020
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Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Senator Collins Calls for Disaster Assistance for Maine's Herring Fishery
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - King Urges USDA to Support Lobster Industry, Follow Through on Presidential Memorandum
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Sen. Angus King
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - King Urges USDA to Support Lobster Industry, Follow Through on Presidential Memorandum
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Sen. Angus King
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| July 13, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Pingree, Fortenberry Call on USDA to Expand CFAP to Small, Diversified Farmers
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| July 9, 2020
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In FY 2021 Appropriations Bill, Pingree Pushes USDA Secretary to Act on Trump's Lobster Industry Relief Memo
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| July 2, 2020
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Maine Awarded Additional $2.14 Million for Food Box Program to Support Farmers, Help Address Food Insecurity
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| July 2, 2020
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Ramp-Up Act Will Help Meat and Poultry Processors Access Inspection to Meet Demand
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| July 2, 2020
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Maine Awarded Additional $2.14 Million for Food Box Program to Support Farmers, Help Address Food Insecurity
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| July 1, 2020
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Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Maine Delegation Calls on Administration to Reject Petition for Lobster Fishery Closures
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| July 1, 2020
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Collins, King Announce Nearly $250,000 to increase Local Food in Maine Schools
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| July 1, 2020
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Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Maine Delegation Calls on Administration to Reject Petition for Lobster Fishery Closures
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| July 1, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Pingree Leads Bipartisan Letter Asking USDA to Finalize Origin of Livestock Rule
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| July 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Maine Delegation Calls on Administration to Reject Petition for Lobster Fishery Closures
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| July 1, 2020
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Collins, King Announce Nearly $250,000 to increase Local Food in Maine Schools
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| June 30, 2020
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COVID-19 Financial Relief for Maine Farmers Reaches $7.75 Million
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| June 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - With Food Insecurity on the Rise, Pingree Joins Push to Expand SNAP Eligibility & Increase Minimum Monthly Benefit
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| June 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Urges Direct Relief for Maple Syrup Producers through USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| June 25, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Urges Direct Relief for Maple Syrup Producers through USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| June 25, 2020
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After Delegation Letter Urging Action, Collins, King, Pingree Applaud Administration Move to Support Lobster Industry
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Sen. Angus King
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| June 24, 2020
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After Delegation Letter Urging Action, Collins, King, Pingree Applaud Administration Move to Support Lobster Industry
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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After Delegation Letter Urging Action, Collins, King, Pingree Applaud Administration Move to Support Lobster Industry
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Collins, Leahy Urge USDA to Finalize Rule Critical to Small Organic Dairy Producers Throughout New England
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| June 22, 2020
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Senator Collins Announces Nearly $7.5 Million for Direct Financial Relief to Help Maine Farmers with Losses Caused by COVID-19
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| June 22, 2020
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Maine distributors were initially left out of the program, but Collins, King, Pingree, and Golden successfully pressed USDA to rectify regional gap in service
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| June 22, 2020
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Following Advocacy by Maine Delegation, Maine Awarded $1.35 Million for Food Box Program to Support Farmers, Help Address Food Insecurity
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Sen. Angus King
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| June 22, 2020
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Maine Awarded $1.35 Million for Food Box Program to Support Farmers, Help Address Food Insecurity
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, and to the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads House, Senate Members in Calling for Strong Funding for Global Food Security in Anticipated Covid-19 Legislation
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Crawford, Kildee Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access to Healthy Food During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Rep. Blumenauer Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Introducing Independent Restaurant Stabilization Fund
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Collins, Leahy Urge USDA to Finalize Rule Critical to Small Organic Dairy Producers Throughout New England
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Costa Leads Over 120 House Democrats to Help Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Following Bipartisan Effort from the Maine Delegation, USDA Extends Waiver Expanding Access to Meals for Low-Income Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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On Teleconference with Maine Coast Fishermen's Association, King Discusses Needs and Priorities of Maine Fisheries in Face of Coronavirus
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Sen. Angus King
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| June 5, 2020
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Pingree Statement on President Trump's Roundtable with Maine Fishermen, Rollback of Marine Monument Protections
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| June 4, 2020
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Golden Statement Ahead of Presidential Visit to Puritan Medical Products, Fisheries Roundtable
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| June 1, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Senator Collins Calls for Direct Relief for Maine Potato Growers Amid COVID-19 Letter also offers recommendations to address supply chain backlog
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Calls on USDA to Fix Shortcomings of Food Box Program, Support Maine Farmers and Low-Income Families
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| June 1, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor, Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Reps. Fudge, Cleaver Lead Fellow Lawmakers Urging HHS, USDA & DOL to Provide Protections For Workers in Meat Processing Plants
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Fights to Keep School and Community Meal Sites Open to Prevent Child Hunger
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Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Calls on USDA to Fix Shortcomings of Food Box Program, Support Maine Farmers and Low-Income Families
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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ArgiPulse - Put Our Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster the Food Supply Chain in Any New COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Senator Collins Encourages Maine Farmers to Apply for Direct Assistance Payments Beginning Today
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| May 26, 2020
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Pingree Announces Coronavirus Assistance Available for Maine Farmers
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads 72 Members in Calling on House Leadership to Protect Farmworkers
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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