| 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 the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Bay Senators Urge Support For Oyster, Clam Businesses Facing Economic Hardship Due to COVID-19
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Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
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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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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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Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3685
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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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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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| July 1, 2020
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Unanimous Consent Request
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| July 1, 2020
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Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3685
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| July 1, 2020
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Tweet - "A great day for our farmers, ranchers, and workers across the country. Today, the new and improved trade deal between the USA and our two biggest trading partners, Canada & Mexico, goes into effect. The #USMCA will help expand markets for #Americanmade goods & services."
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 1, 2020
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Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act
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Rep. Jahana Hayes
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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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| June 30, 2020
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Moulton Convinces NOAA to Reverse Course on At-Sea Monitors
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Rep. Seth Moulton
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| June 30, 2020
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Times-News - Farmers Keep Food on Our Tables in Good Times and Bad. Now, Idaho's Farmers Need Our Support.
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Sen. Jim Risch
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| June 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Everywhere I went on my #99CountyTour last year, I heard consistently how important USMCA was for Iowa, & I fought to get it passed in the Senate & to @realdonaldtrump's desk. I was glad to join @FarmersForTrade for their celebration of this trade agreement's implementation."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| June 30, 2020
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Spanberger, Scott, Plaskett Welcome Select Committee's Climate Report
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Rep. Stacey Plaskett, ...
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| June 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Stefanik Leads Letter Requesting USTR Ensures Canada Upholds Its Dairy Trade Agreements
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 30, 2020
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Johnson, Cuellar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Meat and Poultry Producers
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Rep. Henry Cuellar, ...
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| June 30, 2020
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Issue Position: Harder Secures Agriculture Support in Climate Committee Plan
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Rep. Josh Harder
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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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Hoeven Announces Two HHS Grants to Support Research at NDSU, Update Food Regulatory Standards
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| June 29, 2020
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Dickinson Public School District Receives Farm to School USDA Grant
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| June 29, 2020
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As Food Banks Across New York Face Unprecedented Demand Due To COVID-19 Crisis, Senator Gillibrand Visits Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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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. Henry Cuellar, ...
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| June 29, 2020
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USA Today - Tester and Grassley: Threat of meat shortages is growing. Senate needs to act now
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| June 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rubio, Scott Urge Commerce Department to Consider Florida Waters for Aquaculture Opportunity Area
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Sen. Rick Scott, ...
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| June 29, 2020
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Stefanik Helps Introduce the Growing Climate Solutions Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 29, 2020
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As Food Banks Across The Capital Region Face Unprecedented Demand Due To COVID-19 Crisis, Senator Gillibrand Visits Trinity Alliance Food Pantry
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| June 29, 2020
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As Food Pantries Across Long Island Face Unprecedented Demand Due To COVID-19 Crisis, Senator Gillibrand Visits Island Harvest Warehouse
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| June 26, 2020
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Turtle Mountain Receives $3.4 Million Rural Development Grant
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| June 26, 2020
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Hoeven Announces Funding for Water Infrastructure Improvements in Belcourt County
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| June 26, 2020
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Senator Gillibrand Visits Agatha House In The Bronx, A Vital Local Resource Feeding Those In Need During COVID-19
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| June 26, 2020
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Spanberger, Bacon Introduce Growing Climate Solutions Act with Broad Coalition Support from Farm, Environment, & Industry Organizations
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Rep. Don Bacon, ...
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| June 26, 2020
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Recognizing National Pollinator Week
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Rep. Marcy Kaptur
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| June 26, 2020
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Costa Statement on Roundtable Discussion on USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service
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Rep. Jim Costa
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| June 26, 2020
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Hoeven Statement on Improvements to Malting Barley Endorsement for Federal Crop Insurance
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| June 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Schumer reveals: With just days until new trade deal begins, Canada tries to dodge dairy trade commitments, leaving Upstate NY dairy farmers in the cold; senator calls on Feds to ensure Canada fully eliminates unfair pricing programs & provides fair market access; will help NY dairy farmers/local economies recover from pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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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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Sen. Angus King, ...
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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 25, 2020
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Hoeven: FSA Begins Accepting Ag Assistance Applications Online
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| June 25, 2020
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Cornyn, Murphy Introduce Bill to Help Feed Americans in Need While Supporting Restaurants
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Sen. John Cornyn
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| June 25, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - In New Letter, Chair Grijalva and Rep. Huffman Highlight President Trump's Failure to Distribute Congressionally Approved Funding for Hard-Hit Fishermen
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Rep. Jared Huffman
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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 24, 2020
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$499k USDA Grant Awarded to NDSU
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| June 24, 2020
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Steube Holds Meeting with Florida Cattlemen's Association Executive Committee
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Rep. Greg Steube
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| June 24, 2020
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Hyde-Smith, AG Panel Consider Bill to Promote Farm & Ranch Access to Carbon Credit Markets
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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| June 24, 2020
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Hoeven: USDA Awards Research Funding to NDSU
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| June 24, 2020
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Bacon, Spanberger to Introduce Growing Climate Solutions Act
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Rep. Don Bacon, ...
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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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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| June 24, 2020
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Spanberger, Bacon to Introduce Bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act
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Rep. Don Bacon, ...
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| June 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump was weak in talks with China's Pres. Xi He sold out for phony promises that China would buy some soybeans in order to help his re-elect But it didn't work. Farmers are still hurting! This is not what he promised. It's not what farmers want."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Cassidy, Fischer, Colleagues Ask USDA to Fund "Last Mile' of Food Delivery to People in Need
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Sen. Deb Fischer, ...
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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 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Daines Sends Bipartisan Letter to USDA on Regulatory Relief for the Meat Processing Industry
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| June 23, 2020
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Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Urgently-Needed Legislation to Help Hard-Hit Agricultural Workers Amid Pandemic
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Colleagues to Lead Bipartisan Effort to Include Apple Growers in Pandemic Relief
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sen. Cramer Leads Bipartisan Letter to USDA on Regulatory Relief for the Meat Processing Industry
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Enzi, Barrasso request regulatory relief for meat processing industry
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Sen. John Hoeven, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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USDA AWARDS ARKANSAS $75 MILLION FOR ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
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Rep. Bruce Westerman
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| June 23, 2020
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Tweet - "#WIC flexibilities have made it easier for eligible pregnant women, mothers, & their infants & young children to access and use food benefits while social-distancing during #COVID19. I joined my colleagues on @SenateAgGOP on a letter asking @USDA to extend these flexibilities."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hawai"i Delegation to USDA: Detect and Eradicate Murder Hornet, Other Invasive Hornets at U.S. Ports of Entry
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Letter to Noel W. White, Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods, Inc., Andre Nogueira, President and Chief Executive Officer of JBS USA, David MacLennan, Chief Executive Officer of Cargill, and Kenneth M. Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Smithfield Foods - Warren, Booker Open Investigation into Meatpackers' Manipulation of COVID-19 Crisis to Raise Prices and Exploit Workers
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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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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Capital Electric Cooperative Receives $12.75 Million USDA Loan
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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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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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities
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Sen. John Boozman, ...
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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 19, 2020
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South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Investing in the Future of Agriculture
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Sen. John Thune
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| June 19, 2020
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Following Push from Bennet, Gardner, Tipton, USDA Grants Disaster Designation for Western Colorado Counties Following April Freeze
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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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 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. James Hill, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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House Agriculture Leaders Issue Joint Statement on EPA's Dicamba Registrations and Order following Court Ruling
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Rep. Sanford Bishop, ...
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