| May 20, 2020
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Klobuchar, Senators Urge Vigilance Against Potential Harmful Consolidation of Food Delivery Apps
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| May 20, 2020
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Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Support Biofuel Producers
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| May 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Our farmers & food workers are doing essential work every day to feed our nation but they're feeling the economic impacts of this pandemic. My bipartisan reform will help address the challenges they're facing so they can continue serving our country & moving our economy forward."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| May 20, 2020
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Tweet - "#BREAKING: I'm leading new bipartisan legislation with @SenatorCollins, @SenAngusKing, @RepTorresSmall and @RepDustyJohnson to provide America's agriculture economy and food supply chain with the tools to respond to COVID-19."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| May 19, 2020
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Cardin, Van Hollen, Trone Announce More Than $343,000 for Cumberland Wastewater Station
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Marshall Applauds Announcement of Direct Payments for Farmers, Livestock Owners
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Sen. Roger Marshall
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| May 19, 2020
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Congressman Rick Crawford Applauds USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Rep. Rick Crawford
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| May 19, 2020
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BISHOP FIGHTS FOR FARMERS AND FOOD SECURITY
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Rep. Sanford Bishop
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| May 19, 2020
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Fischer Statement on USDA Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers
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Sen. Deb Fischer
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| May 19, 2020
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Bost Applauds USDA on Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| May 19, 2020
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Sen. Cramer: USDA to Launch Signup for COVID Assistance on May 26
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| May 19, 2020
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McGovern Leads Rule Debate on Heroes Act, Releases Details on Benefits for Massachusetts Communities
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Rep. Jim McGovern
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| May 19, 2020
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Sen. Moran Applauds President Trump's Announcement to Increase Support for Farmers and Ranchers
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Sen. Jerry Moran
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| May 19, 2020
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Ernst Statement on Trump Administration's Announcement of Direct Assistance to Farmers
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| May 19, 2020
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Rep. Kind Joins Reps. Pocan and Moore in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Help Dairy Farmers While Reducing Hunger
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Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Hoeven: USDA Releases Final Details for Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers, Sign-Up to Start May 26
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 19, 2020
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Tweet - "I've been urging the @USDA to get this assistance out to our producers. During this crisis, many Americans have come face-to-face with the reality that food doesn't come from the grocery store shelf -- it comes from the tireless work of farmers & ranchers. #FarmersFeedTheWorld"
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 19, 2020
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Johnson Announces $16 Billion Relief Program Available to LA Farmers, Ranchers
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Rep. Mike Johnson
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| May 19, 2020
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Hoeven Statement After Meeting With President Trump
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Iowa farmers are resilient, but this pandemic has challenged them. That's why I worked to provide them support by bolstering the CCC & giving @USDA the ability to provide direct assistance. Thanks to @realdonaldtrump, relief is on the way to our farmers."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| May 19, 2020
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Bost Applauds USDA on Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| May 19, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Statement on USDA's Direct Relief Payment Details, Exclusion of Sunflowers and Pulse Crops
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| May 19, 2020
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McConnell's CARES Act Delivers for Kentucky Farmers, Producers
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| May 19, 2020
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Daines: Montana Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Coronavirus Need Relief Now
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| May 19, 2020
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Tweet - "2day I introd a biofuels assistance bill w Sen Klobuchar Since federal govt is helping big oil by putting surplus oil in strategic petroleum reserve there's a BIGGER need 2help biofuels w 130 plants shutdown There's a reason for EQUITY bc every gallon of gas has ethanol in it"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| May 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Thx to @realDonaldTrump for helping farmers with $$ provided in the CARES Act This is badly needed for rural America bc the virus is tormenting the family farmer w lack of demand & resulting low prices"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| May 19, 2020
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Walorski Sponsors Legislation to Pilot Medically Tailored Meals
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Alaska Delegation Applauds Homeland Security Rule Creating Flexibility for Seafood Industry
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Representatives Neguse, Hayes and Fudge Champion Bill to Expand Snap Delivery During Covid-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Wicker, Hyde-Smith, & Palazzo Encourage Department of Agriculture to Support Mississippi Seafood Industry
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Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Executive Session
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| May 18, 2020
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Letter to Rural Leaders and Agriculture Stakeholders - Baldwin Leads Senate Democrat's Special Committee on the Climate Crisis Outreach to Rural and Agriculture Stakeholders
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Great to be in Springfield today at the kick off for the 21st summer season of the Old Capitol Farmers Market."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 16, 2020
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Welch Supports $3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package To Help Impacted Communities
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Sen. Peter Welch
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of The U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Cardin Urge Trump Administration to Provide Relief for Seafood Industry
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Rep. Rob Wittman, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Hoeven Cosponsors PRIME Act to Support Local Ranchers
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - In a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, 29 Senators make recommendations to protect food supply workers
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Smith Leads Effort to Hold China Accountable for Ag Purchases Agreed to in Phase One Deal
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Rep. Jason Smith
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Wyden Urge Congress to Protect America's Farmworkers in Upcoming Relief Legislation
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Hoeven: FMCSA Final Hours of Service Rule A Good Step, More Flexibility Needed for Agriculture Haulers
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 14, 2020
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Thune Working Hard For South Dakota's Cattle Producers
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 14, 2020
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Conaway, Dunn: USDA Biotech Rule Delivers on President Trump's Pro-Innovation Agenda
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Rep. Neal Dunn, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Higgins Commends Inclusion of North Lake Charles, Opelousas in Local Foods, Local Places Program
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Rep. Glen Higgins
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| May 14, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Merkley Call On USDA To Speed Food And Farm Assistance Out The Door
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of FEMA - Indiana Congressional Delegation Asks for FEMA Assistance to Support Livestock Industry during Coronavirus
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Sen. Todd Young, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the United States Department of Commerce - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Demands Additional Funding for Virginia's Fisheries Industries
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Rep. Rob Wittman, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Clarke and FreshDirect Deliver 500 Boxes of Food to Brooklynites
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 13, 2020
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Tester, Rounds and colleagues fight to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "JI believe American consumers have the right to know where the beef they purchase comes from. Especially during these uncertain times, the least we can do for ranchers & consumers is to provide them with the benefit of seeing "made in the USA' labels on grocery store shelves."
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to Robert R. Redfield, MD, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and Loren Sweatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Occupational Safety & Health Administration - Hartzler Demands Clarification on Guidelines for Reopening Meatpackers
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Rep. Sam Graves, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Vermont Delegation Sends Letter Urging USDA Secretary Perdue To Do More For Dairy Farmers
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Sanders, Velázquez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Daines: We Must Prioritize Made in Montana Beef, Support Montana Ranchers
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - King, Bipartisan Colleagues Push to Combat Meat Shortage During Pandemic Recovery
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Sen. Rand Paul, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Hoeven Highlights on Senate Floor Critical Efforts of Agriculture Producers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "I joined a bipartisan group of Senators calling for a @TheJusticeDept investigation into the legality of meatpacker practices. We have questions and serious concerns about potential market manipulation and anticompetitive activities that aren't fair to farmers."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Newhouse, Costa Urge Inclusion of Water Infrastructure in COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Ami Bera, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $4.1 Million in COVID-19 Relief for State Fishing Industry
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Cattle Pricing
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Amid National Meat Shortage, Congresswoman Pingree Urges House Leadership to Pass Bipartisan PRIME Act & Support Local Farms
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to Hon. William Barr, U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General - Senator Doug Jones Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Potentially Illegal Practices by Beef Packers
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Support Dairy Product Donation Programs
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 12, 2020
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Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Call For Additional Assistance To The Cotton And Textile Industries
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Rep. David Kustoff, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Johnson Supports Bill To Safeguard Agriculture From Foreign Investments
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Rep. Dusty Johnson
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| May 12, 2020
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Hyde-Smith cosponsors bill to increase transparency in cattle pricing
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to Robert R. Redfield, MD, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention - DeGette raises alarm at insufficient coronavirus protections for food production workers
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Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Thompson and Evans Introduce Bill to Extend Tax Relief to Food Supply Chain Workers
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Rep. Dwight Evans, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "I was pleased to join @SecretarySonny in announcing rural broadband funding for @SDNcomm in the Black Hills--this means more opportunities for telehealth, distance learning, precision ag, and so much more."
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Delegation Urges USDA to Allow State-Approved Meat and Poultry Products to Be Donated or Sold Across State Lines
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Hoeven Continues Working to Support Cattle Ranchers
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune, Rounds Join Colleagues in Requesting DOJ to Investigate Potential Illegal Practices by Beef Packers
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Sen. John Hoeven, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "2day I introd bill updated frm 2002 2bring more price transparency to cattle sales+get fair value for Iowa beef Proud 2stand w IA Cattlemen 2 safeguard independent producers & protect USA beef supply Some help fr WH as @realDonaldTrump asked DOJ 2investigate collusion w/in packers"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Reps. Axne, Bustos, Finkenauer, Craig Secure Biofuel Support in Heroes Act
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Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
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