| 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. Mitch McConnell, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in sending a letter to @SecretarySonny urging that the school nutrition waivers be extended for the school year. This will help ensure our students can access food they need to stay healthy."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Sen. Cramer: USDA Allows Select ND Producers to Hay, Graze, or Chop Cover Crops Early This Year
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "As Iowa families and schools are finalizing plans for the year, it's imperative that our students have access to healthy meals. I'm calling on the @USDA to continue to grant our schools flexibility to ensure our children receive the meals they depend on."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in sending a letter to @SecretarySonny urging that the school nutrition waivers be extended for the school year. This will help ensure our students can access food they need to stay healthy."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Following Thune-Johnson Request, USDA Provides Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Hoeven: USDA Moves up Haying and Grazing for Cover Crops to September 1
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Hoeven: USDA Moves up Haying and Grazing for Cover Crops to September 1
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Hayes, Delgado Introduce Bill To Help America's Farmers
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Rep. Jahana Hayes
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Rounds: Earlier Start Date for Haying, Grazing and Chopping of Cover Crops Will Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Prepare for Fall and Winter Season
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Sen. Mike Rounds
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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. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Members of Maryland Delegation Urge USDA Secretary Perdue to Extend School Nutrition Waivers for Children and Families During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Ranking Member Stabenow, Chairman Scott Urge USDA to Take Action to Provide School Meals to Children in Need
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Financial Stability of Electric Coops, Small Rural Broadband Providers in Next COVID Relief Package
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Sen. John Hoeven, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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The Hill - America Can't Afford to Ignore the Food Service Distribution Industry
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & producers have been hit hard by the #derecho that swept across the state this week. @USDA is mobilizing resources to assist these folks who may have lost livestock, crops, and need financial assistance. MORE:"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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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. William Balderson, ...
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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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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Iowa Leaders Praise USDA Decision to Provide CFAP Funds for Liquid Egg Producers
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 has been tough on our egg producers, & that's why I joined Iowa leaders to urge @USDA to provide relief for these hardworking folks. I applaud @SecretarySonny & @POTUS for heeding our calls & getting Iowa's egg industry support."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Haaland's Roundtable on Agriculture & Food Security Highlights Solutions for Local Farmers, Families in Need
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Hoeven: USDA to Release Remaining AG Assistance Payments to Producers with Approved CFAP Applications
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Hoeven & Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Authorize Funds for Joint U.S.-Israel Agriculture Research
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Hyde-Smith: Usda Will Provide Direct Support to Catfish Producers Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of United States Customs and Border Protection and the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service - Senators Stabenow, Peters Call for Coordinated Federal Response after Michigan Residents Receive Seeds from China
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Congressman Higgins Commends USDA for Including Crawfish in CFAP Relief
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Rep. Glen Higgins
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Gov. Justice presents fleet of food trucks to support West Virginia senior nutrition meal delivery programs
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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USDA Announces the Addition of Eligible Commodities for CFAP
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Rep. Jim Baird
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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. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture - Bennet Calls for Investigation into Federal Government's Role in the Spread of COVID-19 in Meat Processing Facilities
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to The Honorable Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Daines, Gianforte Urge Administration to Streamline COVID-19 Relief for Montana Ag
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Sen. Steve Daines, ...
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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. Salud Carbajal, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Lucas Applauds USDA's Streamlining of Emergency Haying & Grazing in Conservation Reserve Program
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Rep. Frank Lucas
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: As Upstate New York economies continue to recover from pandemic, NY hemp farmers have major concerns with proposed USDA guidelines that would hinder growth & devastate future of hemp industry; however, USDA shuts Upstate farmers out of Fed process, leading to problematic, impending final rules; senator calls on USDA to immediately halt Reg implementations, hear out Upstate hemp producers & make critical improvements to final plan to help NY hemp farms harvest potential
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "It is heartbreaking that over 400k MD children live in a home that is behind on rent, isn't getting enough to eat, or both. The #HeroesAct provided critical assistance to address food & housing insecurity. It's shameful the GOP continues to block this aid."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm working with @SenStabenow, @SenJohnThune and 58 of our Senate colleagues to make sure the Trump Admin. protects American food producers from unfair trade initiatives. #MadeinWI"
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Capital Journal - OPINION: Safeguarding South Dakota's top industry
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Sen. John Thune
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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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Hoeven: FSA Offers Farm Storage Facility Loan Borrowers with Payment Deferral Option
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Sen. John Hoeven
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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. Angus King, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Cassidy: Louisiana Seafood Industry Receives Support from Federal COVID Relief Efforts
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Sen. Bill Cassidy
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Just intro'd a bill with @SenatorRounds @ChuckGrassley & @SenJoniErnst to require @EPA to use current greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels. Biofuels & efficient farming reduce lifecycle emissions. Accurate modeling will help support export opportunities."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Help School Nutrition Programs Best Serve Students Through Upcoming School Year
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Costa, Rouzer, Peterson, Conaway Lead Letter to USDA Requesting Aid for Sheep, Lamb Producers
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Rep. Russ Fulcher, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Palazzo Announce $30M in Aid for U.S. Shrimp Industry
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Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Hoeven: RMA Extends Crop Insurance Premium Payment Deadline, Defers Interest Accrual
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Kennedy welcomes USDA purchase of $30 million of shrimp to feed Louisiana families
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Sen. John Kennedy
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Scalise Announces $30 Million Usda Purchase of U.S. Shrimp to Support COVID-19 Food Assistance
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Senators Stabenow, Murkowski Team Up to Reintroduce Bipartisan Food Supply Protection Act
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Hoyer, Democrats Send Letter to Secretary Perdue Expressing Concern About Increasing Food Insecurity in Maryland and the District of Columbia
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Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Livingston County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, over 40% of Livingston County still does not have sufficient- or any- access to broadband; in Livingston on Friday, senator called for USDA to immediately approve $14.4 million in grant funding to address the county's internet access needs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Madison County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, many still do not have sufficient--or any--access to broadband; senator calls for USDA to approve $15 million in grant funding to address the county's dire internet access needs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Democrats Send Letter to Secretary Perdue Expressing Concern About Increasing Food Insecurity in Maryland and The District of Columbia
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Udall, Neguse Introduce Landmark Pesticide Reform to Protect Children, Farmworkers and Consumers from Toxic Pesticides
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Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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At Farmfest Virtual Forum, Klobuchar Highlights Need to Support Rural Communities and Agriculture During Pandemic
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to Bill Lee, Governor of the State of Tennessee - Congressmen Cohen and Cooper Urge Governor Lee to Help Eligible Families Receive Food Assistance
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Rep. Steve Cohen, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Bishop Given American Farm Bureau's Golden Plow Award
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Rep. Sanford Bishop
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Enzi, Barrasso cosponsor legislation to protect livestock producers
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Sen. John Barrasso, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Letter to Brandon Lipps, Deputy Under Secretary of Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services for the Department of Agriculture - Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge USDA to Extend School Nutrition Waivers Through the End of the 2020-21 School Year
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Rep. Katherine Clark, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Jason Kearns, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Sen. Moran Leads Senate Colleagues in Urging Administration to not Impose Tariffs on Phosphate Fertilizers
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Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
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| Aug. 1, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice extends closure of Monongalia County bars for an additional 10 days
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| July 31, 2020
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Dingell: We Must Remove all PFAS Chemicals from Food Packaging
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Rep. Debbie Dingell
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| July 31, 2020
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Congressman Morelle Sponsors Landmark Legislation to Fight Child Hunger
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| July 31, 2020
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Tweet - "The pandemic is hurting our farmers. We must take action to bring relief and boost our agriculture economy. My bipartisan #FarmingSupportToStates Act will help our hardworking Wisconsin farmers."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 31, 2020
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Scott Calls For Extension Of Pandemic Food Assistance Program
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| July 31, 2020
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Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - "30 million are facing food insecurity, and it's absurd that the Senate GOP's coronavirus bill does nothing to halt this worsening hardship for families. The nutrition assistance offered in the #HeroesAct would help. The Senate GOP must pass it now."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 30, 2020
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Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Hoeven, and Ranking Member Merkley - Wyden, Gillibrand, Booker and Sanders Urge Senate Leadership to Prioritize Direct Relief for Small Farmers in Response to Ongoing Economic Crisis
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| July 30, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Fights to Secure Coronavirus Relief for Independent Turkey Farmers Who Were Left Out of Past Packages
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| July 30, 2020
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Feinstein, Kennedy Introduce Bill to Eradicate Nutria
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Sen. John Kennedy, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Scott Introduces Bill To Provide Free School Meals To All Students During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. John Hoeven, Chairman of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, and the Hon. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture - Gillibrand, Wyden, Booker, And Sanders Urge Senate Leadership To Prioritize Direct Relief For Small Farmers In Response To Ongoing Economic Crisis
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Pelosi Statement on Devastating Effects of Senate GOP COVID-19 Inaction
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Countries shouldn't be able to "own" generic food names like parmesan & feta. This puts made-in-America products at a disadvantage. That's why 50+ of my colleagues joined my letter to @USTradeRep & @SecretarySonny urging them to prioritize this issue in trade negotiations."
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 30, 2020
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Rep. Cisneros Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Food Insecurity and Help 39th District Families
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Rep. Gil Cisneros
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