| June 21, 2022
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With "Hunger Cliff" Looming, Senator King Joins Push to Extend Critical Food Security Program
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Sen. Angus King
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| May 18, 2022
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Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Capito, Marshall Demand Fda Explanation on Failures That Caused Baby Formula Shortages
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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McGovern, Newhouse, Pingree, Walorski Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Increase Food Donations and Prevent Hunger
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Pingree, Newhouse, Blumenthal Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Standardize Food Date Labels, Cut Food Waste
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Nov. 29, 2021
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Maine Food Projects Awarded $3.5M in Federal Grants to Strengthen Local and Regional Food Systems, Pingree Announces
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| Nov. 29, 2021
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Collins, King Announce $1.3 Million to Support Maine's Meat Processors
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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$200K Grant to Help Family-Owned Meat Processing Business Recover from Devastating Fire, Pingree Announces
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| June 23, 2021
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Collins, King Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Resolution Encouraging Dairy Consumption and Recognizing Hard Work of America's Dairy Producers
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| June 23, 2021
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Collins, King Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Resolution Encouraging Dairy Consumption and Recognizing Hard Work of America's Dairy Producers
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Sen. Angus King
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| June 11, 2021
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Reps. Pingree and Massie Introduce Bipartisan PRIME Act to Empower Local Livestock Farmers, Meet Consumer Demand
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| June 11, 2021
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With Global Meat Supply Chain Facing Challenges, Senators King and Paul Lead Bipartisan Push to Support Local Farmers and Ranchers
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Sen. Angus King
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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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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| May 28, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Meijer, Pappas Lead Bipartisan Push for PFAS Funding in Infrastructure Bill
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| April 30, 2021
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Rep. Ron Kind Joins Organic Caucus in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Organic Standards, Cut Through Federal Bureaucracy
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| April 26, 2021
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Collins, King Back Reintroduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Support Maine Dairy Farmers
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| April 26, 2021
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Collins, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Renew Farm to School Program
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| March 24, 2021
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Collins, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Nutrition Assistance for Children and Mothers
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| March 19, 2021
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Senators Collins, Smith Introduce Legislation to Help Schools Provide More Nutritious Meals
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| March 15, 2021
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King-Backed Provision to Support Restaurants Included in American Rescue Plan
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Sen. Angus King
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| March 1, 2021
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Senator King Cosponsors Bill to Provide Restaurants with Financial Relief From Pandemic Losses
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Sen. Angus King
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Pingreem Fortenberry, Thune, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Expand & Strengthen Local Meat Processing Capabilities
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Collins, Sinema, Kelly Lead Bipartisan Group Urging Administration to Support U.S. Restaurants and Retailers by Removing EU Tariffs
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Thune, Merkley, Collins, and King Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support America's Small Food Processors
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Oct. 19, 2020
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Pingree Applauds Court's Rejection of Trump Administration's "Cruel' Food Assistance Restriction
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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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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| 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. Jared Golden, ...
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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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| 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 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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Rep. Blumenauer Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Introducing Independent Restaurant Stabilization Fund
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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. Angus King, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Murkowski, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push to Support Fishermen and Seafood Processors
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Manchin, Collins Urge USDA to Halt SNAP Changes That Would Hurt Food Assistance for Low-Income Families and Seniors
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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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
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| Jan. 22, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Baldwin, Risch Lead Bipartisan Effort to Stand up for America's Dairy Farmers
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| Jan. 17, 2020
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Pingree Announces $260,449 USDA Grant to UMaine Cooperative Extension
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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$18.5 Million to Support Breweries Signed into Law Following Senator Collins' Advocacy
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Udall, Collins Secure Federal Action to Address Lunch Shaming in Agriculture Funding Bill
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Sept. 9, 2019
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Responding to Congresswoman Pingree's Request, GAO Releases Food Date Labeling Report
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| Aug. 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Sewell, Sen. Sanders, 130+ Members of Congress Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Food Assistance Rule
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Aug. 8, 2019
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Senator Collins Visits Valley View Orchard Pies in Oxford
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Aug. 7, 2019
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Collins, Casey Introduce Bill to Expand Nutrition Assistance for Children and Mothers
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Pingree, Newhouse Introduce House Bill to Standardize Food Date Labels, Cut Food Waste
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| June 27, 2019
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Menendez, Graham, Whitehouse, Collins Drop Bipartisan Bill to Criminalize Horse Slaughter for the Purpose of Human Consumption
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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King, Rounds Push to Relieve Regulations on Interstate Commerce for Local Meat and Poultry Producers
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| May 10, 2019
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Letter to Dr. Michael Rubino, Senior Advisor for Seafood Strategy at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Related Issues Search Search Senator Collins Highlights Importance of Aggressively Pursuing New International Markets for Maine Lobster & Seafood
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 2, 2019
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Pingree, Newhouse, Co-Chairs of Bipartisan Congressional Food Recovery Caucus, Applaud Presidential Message Promoting Food Waste Reduction in April
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| March 7, 2019
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Feinstein, Collins Introduce Bill to Strengthen Oversight of Personal Care Products
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2019
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Maine Delegation Joins Bipartisan Group in Promoting U.S. Potato Industry in Ongoing China Trade Discussions
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Sen. Angus King
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| Feb. 4, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Daniel R Levinson, Inspector General - Pingree, DeLauro to HHS Inspector General: Investigate Coca-Cola's Lobbying of CDC
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Jan. 10, 2019
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| Dec. 20, 2018
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Pingree Calls USDA's GMO Label "Deceptive'
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| Sept. 6, 2018
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Pingree Says FDA Seems to Be Heading in Right Direction on Nutrition Facts for Pure Maple Syrup & Honey
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| Sept. 5, 2018
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'Sweet!' King Applauds FDA Announcement Exempting Pure Honey, Maple Products from 'Added Sugar' Label
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Sen. Angus King
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| Aug. 15, 2018
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Senator Collins' Provision to Preserve Paper Inserts Passes Senate
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Aug. 1, 2018
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Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Aug. 1, 2018
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Major Victory for Maine Maple Syrup and Honey Producers Secured by Senator Collins
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| June 19, 2018
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Following Push from King, FDA Announces "Revised Approach" to Sugar Labels for Pure Maple, Honey Products
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Sen. Angus King
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| June 13, 2018
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
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Sen. Angus King
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| June 8, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, MD, Commissioner, FDA - There's No Sugar Added, Pure Honey is Pure Honey
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| May 25, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Support FDA Push to Reduce Nicotine in Cigarettes
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| May 10, 2018
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Rounds, King Introduce Bill to Allow Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| April 6, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Pushes to Protect Warnings on Food Products in NAFTA Negotiations
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| March 16, 2018
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Letter to the Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture and the Hon Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Congressman Panetta Leads 90 Lawmakers to Call on Administration to Strengthen Funding for Federal Nutrition Assistance
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| May 25, 2017
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U.S. Representatives Massie and Pingree Introduce Bill to Revive Local Meat Processing
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| May 25, 2017
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King, Paul Reintroduce Legislation to Boost Local Foods Movement
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Sen. Angus King
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| Feb. 15, 2017
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Pingree applauds release of new industry standards on food date labeling
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| Feb. 7, 2017
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Rep. Newhouse Joins Rep. Fudge to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Food Donation Nationwide
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2017
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House and Senate Members Partner to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Common Sense Fixes to Menu Labeling Regulations
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2016
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King Keynotes Maine Food Network Event
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Sen. Angus King
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| Aug. 2, 2016
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Revise SNAP Rule
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| July 28, 2016
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Collins, King, Pingree, Poliquin Announce That USDA Plans to Purchase an Additional 3.8 million pounds of Maine Wild Blueberries
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| July 14, 2016
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National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2015
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| July 14, 2016
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Lawmakers Criticize Industry-Sponsored GMO Bill
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| June 9, 2016
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Shaw's to Resume Donations of Food to Local Pantries
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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