| July 30, 2020
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Letter to Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - North Dakota Delegation Urges DOJ To Investigate Acquisition of Lamb Processing Facility
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Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
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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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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 29, 2020
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On Senate Floor, Klobuchar Highlights Need to Address Challenges in Rural America During Pandemic
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| July 29, 2020
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Tweet - "It makes no sense to most South Dakotans why a t-shirt they wear can say "made in country x" but often the beef we eat cannot. Americans would like to know where in the world their beef is coming from, yet the @WTO continues to rule against country-of-origin labeling for beef."
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 29, 2020
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Velázquez Seeks Flexibility for School Nutrition Programs
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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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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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Loan Program to Help Dairy Processors Weather COVID-19 Economic Crisis
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant U.S. Attorney General - Barrasso Joins Letter Asking Justice Dept. to Investigate Meat Processing-Plant Merger
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Sen. Steve Daines, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Harder Leads Bipartisan California Reps in Letter Asking USDA to Purchase More Walnuts During Pandemic
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
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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. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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MARSHALL PUSHES FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY
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Sen. Roger Marshall
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Makan Delrahim, the Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Dept. of Justice - Sen. Lee Leads Letter Asking Justice Department to Immediately Investigate Meat Processing Plant Merger
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Sen. Mike Lee
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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. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Cortez Masto Leads Nevada Delegation in Sending Letter to DOED and USDA Addressing Digital Divide for Nevada Students
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Rep. Dina Titus, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Wyden, Merkley Press Feds to Improve Hemp Farming Rules
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Republican bill includes a $20 billion slush fund for large agribusinesses, but it doesn't provide a dime in food assistance to hungry kids. It includes a $30 billion wish list for defense contractors, but no funding to make sure Americans can vote safely in November."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 28, 2020
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Booker Introduces Bill to Boost Safety and Protect Meatpacking Workers From COVID-19
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Sen. Cory Booker
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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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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bill to Ensure Better Meat Processing and Labeling
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Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Maloney Leads Bipartisan Members of New York Congressional Delegation in Calling for Pandemic Assistance for Cooperative Extension
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Reps. Adams, Fudge, and Nutrition Subcommittee Members Introduce Legislation to Extend SNAP Waiver Flexibility
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Rep. Alma Adams, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Second Harvest CEO Testifies At Congressional Hearing
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Rep. Sam Graves
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| July 28, 2020
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Soto, Schweikert Amendment to Strengthen Supply Chains for COVID-19 Resources Passes House
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Rep. David Schweikert, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Costa Statement on Roundtable Discussion with Ambassador Doud
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Rep. Jim Costa
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| July 28, 2020
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Sen. Booker Delivers Keynote Address at the National Food Policy Conference
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| July 27, 2020
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Suozzi and His Ways and Means Colleague from Oregon, Blumenauer, Host Zoom Town Hall for Hard Hit NY Restaurants and Catering Halls
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer Announce Nearly $300,000 for Blue Crab Research at The University of Maryland
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Secures Funding in Appropriations Package to Support Communities in Milwaukee
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Rep. Gwen Moore
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| July 24, 2020
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Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of Appropriations Package
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| July 24, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors Amendment to Include Enforcement of Dairy Labeling Rules
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Gallagher Leads Effort to Include Funding for Critical Dairy Program in Phase Four Relief Package
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Rep. Bryan Steil, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sinema Calls for Distribution of Approved Coronavirus Relief Funds to Help Homebound Arizonans Get Food
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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House Adopts Waters Amendment Prohibiting USDA from Keeping Meat Packing Plants Open Despite COVID-19 Outbreaks
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Rep. Maxine Waters, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Costa Secures Funding for Agriculture, Drinking Water, and Other Valley Programs
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Rep. Jim Costa
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm pleased the House took action today to fund a significant portion of the government, including resources to protect the Chesapeake Bay, support our veterans, & provide nutrition assistance for MD families."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 24, 2020
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Marshall Issues Statement on USDA Report
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Sen. Roger Marshall
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Delmarva Delegation Requests Relief for Local Shellfish Producers
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Gardner Lends Support to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Land During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Our farmers feed & fuel the world & protecting their mental health is critically important. Continuing the work of the FARMERS First Act, @ChuckGrassley's bill I support passed the Senate--another critical step toward addressing the mental health needs of Iowa's ag community."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| July 24, 2020
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Bishop's FY21 Agriculture Bill in Minibus Passed by Full House
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Rep. Sanford Bishop
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| July 24, 2020
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Warren, Booker Release Information from their Investigation into Giant Meatpackers Exploiting Workers and Consumers during COVID-19
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Huizenga Helps Open Door For Michigan Farmers & Seasonal Growers to Testify on Dubious Foreign Trade Practices
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Rep. Bill Huizenga
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| July 23, 2020
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Congressman Rick Crawford Introduces Legislation to Increase Financing for Rural American Communities
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Rep. Rick Crawford
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| July 23, 2020
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Reps. Thompson, Conaway Push SNAP Processing Flexibility For States During Pandemic
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Rep. GT Thompson, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, Chairman Pat Roberts, and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow - Meng and Espaillat Urge Senate to Allow Hot Food for SNAP Program
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Rep. Kathy Castor, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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House Considering Amendments to Support Dairy Farms During COVID-19, Boost Oversight of Veterans Homes, Invest in Veterans' Health Care, Combat Toxic Algae in NJ Lakes, Protect Kids from Vaping, Invest in Holocaust History Education
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer
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| July 23, 2020
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021
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Rep. Sanford Bishop
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| July 23, 2020
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| July 23, 2020
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Supporting the Paycheck Protection for Producers Act
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Rep. GT Thompson
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| July 23, 2020
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta
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| July 23, 2020
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer
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| July 23, 2020
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Hearing of the Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Subcommittee of the House Agriculture Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Scott, Hearing on On-Farm Energy Production: Impacts on Farm Income and Rural Communities
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Rep. James Scott
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Hirono, Colleagues Highlight Exclusion of Small Farmers in Farmers to Families Food Box Program
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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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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Klobuchar, Moran Introduce Bill to Expand Markets for Small Meatpackers
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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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 22, 2020
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Inhofe, Tillis Introduce Legislation Increasing Scrutiny of Foreign Investment in Agricultural Businesses
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Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Johnson Statement on USDA Cattle Investigation
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Rep. Dusty Johnson
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "A few of my priorities in this next phase of federal #COVID relief: -More relief for struggling Americans -Funding for impacted farmers & ranchers -Protection from surprise state taxes for #COVID relief & mobile/remote workers -Telehealth -Liability protections for schools & biz"
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 22, 2020
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USDA Releases Holcomb/COVID Investigation Into Market Manipulation
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Sen. Deb Fischer
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Webster Joins Colleagues Urging Secretary Perdue to include Florida Fishermen in Administration's Lobster Relief Program
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Rep. Daniel Webster, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Sen. Cramer: USDA Awards $220k to Fort Berthold Community College
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| July 22, 2020
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Hoeven Announces Research Funds to Fort Berthold Community College
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| July 22, 2020
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Hoeven Cosponsors Bipartisan Grassley Legislation to Increase Transparency in Cattle Pricing
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| July 22, 2020
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Grassley Praises USDA Report on Need for Price Transparency in Beef Market
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| July 22, 2020
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Daines to USDA: Cattle Market Investigation Update is an Important Step Forward, More Works Needs to be Done
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| July 22, 2020
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Lucas Statement on USDA's Boxed Beef & Fed Cattle Price Spread Investigation Report
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Rep. Frank Lucas
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| July 22, 2020
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Thune Statement on USDA Cattle Market Investigation Report
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - ". @USDA has released its report on recent cattle market volatility, which I'll be reviewing closely. I continue to have concerns about potential price manipulation/anticompetitive activities in meatpacking & will press @TheJusticeDept to conclude its investigation into the matter."
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 21, 2020
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USDA: Cattle Market Investigation Findings Coming Soon
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Rep. Dusty Johnson
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| July 21, 2020
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Congresswoman Angie Craig Secures Increases in Support for Military Families and Rural Mental Health Services
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Rep. Angie Craig
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| July 21, 2020
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Hearing of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations - Opening Statement of Rep. Dusty Johnson, Hearing on the Famers to Families Food Box Program
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Rep. Dusty Johnson
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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 21, 2020
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Johnson, Conaway: Farmers to Families Food Box Program Off to a Good Start
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Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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