| May 11, 2020
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Reed Wants a Fresh Take on Federal Relief Efforts to Feed Families and Help Farmers & Fishermen
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Sen. Jack Reed
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| May 11, 2020
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Rep. Smith: CARES Act Funding Critical for New Jersey Fishing Industry
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Rep. Chris Smith
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| May 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Illinois pork producers are facing major financial pressures due to #COVID19, which now includes the depopulation of their herds. I'm joining a bipartisan letter calling for additional federal funding for programs to assist farmers with the market's decline in demand."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Iowa's pork producers are suffering from restaurant and meat processing plant closures. The crisis is immediate. I sent a bipartisan letter urging additional support for producers who are being forced to depopulate livestock herds."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| May 11, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| May 11, 2020
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Murphy Praises Executive Order to Help American Fisheries
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Rep. Greg Murphy
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Costa Releases Framework to Support Agriculture During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. John Garamendi, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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In the Absence of Leadership from the White House, Congress Must Lead on Testing
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, ...
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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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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Department of Agriculture Secretary; Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary; and John Barsa, Us Agency for International Development Acting Administrator - Congressmen Panetta, Thompson Urge Administration to Invest in Global Food Security Programs
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Rep. GT Thompson, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Approval of Governor Evers Request to Allow Online FoodShare Purchases Following Request from Wisconsin Delegation
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Rep. Gwen Moore
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| May 11, 2020
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Rep. Angie Craig Joins the Open Door to Get Healthy Food to Minnesota Families - Rep. Craig Supports Creative Efforts of Food Shelves as Demand Increases Due To COVID-19
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Rep. Angie Craig
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| May 11, 2020
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Scott Applauds USDA Plan To Provide Emergency EBT Assistance For Low-Income Virginians
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As Nation Faces Meat and Poultry Shortage, King Urges Inclusion of New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act in Next Pandemic Relief Bill
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| May 10, 2020
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Transcript of Pelosi Interview on GRAY TV's Full Court Press with Greta Van Susteren
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| May 10, 2020
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Meng Hails Approval of New York State's Plan to Operate Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 8, 2020
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Marshall Applauds Additional Support for Livestock Investigation
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Sen. Roger Marshall
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| May 8, 2020
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RI Delegation Announces Help for RI Farmers & Hungry Families
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Wrote @USDAFoodSafety to express my concern for the health and safety of workers in our nation's meat processing plants. Now, in the middle of pandemic, is not the time to allow plants to increase line speeds."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 8, 2020
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Fudge, Costa, Plaskett Introduce Legislation to Better Connect Farmers, Food Banks
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Rep. Stacey Plaskett, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal
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Rep. Pete Stauber, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Recognizing Kentucky Farmers During National Beef Month
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Rep. Jamie Comer
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| May 8, 2020
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Leahy, Sanders And Welch Welcome Additional Small-Business Support For Vermont Farmers, Encourage USDA To Do More For Vermont Agriculture
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Livestock Producers Are Critical
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Rep. Adrian Smith
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| May 8, 2020
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House Ag Subcommittee Chairs Fudge, Costa, Plaskett Introduce Legislation to Better Connect Farmers, Food Banks
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Rep. Jim Costa, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Casey Introduces "Farmers Feeding Families Act' to Connect Farms and Food Banks
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces Legislation to Expand Farm to Food Bank Projects
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Leahy, Sanders And Welch Welcome Additional Small-Business Support For Vermont Farmers, Encourage USDA To Do More For Vermont Agriculture
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Fudge, Scott Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to Food Assistance for Displaced College Students
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Livestock Producers Are Critical
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Rep. Adrian Smith
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| May 8, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Announces Support for Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Farms and Ranches Provide Local Meats to Consumers
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Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Kevin McCarthy - Pingree, Golden Urge at least $3.5B in Additional Relief for Fishermen
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Shaheen, Hassan, Kuster & Sununu Applaud $1.9 Million USDA Investment in NH Broadband Infrastructure
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Biofuels create jobs, add value to American agriculture, bolster our energy independence, and provide an affordable, cleaner fuel. Waiving the RFS would undercut our rural economy at an already challenging time."
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "The SNAP program provides food assistance to thousands of at-risk families in MD. We must strengthen this assistance in the next coronavirus relief package. I joined a letter from MD Delegation Members on this issue; read it here: https://bit.ly/2A8pHu6"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 7, 2020
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As Pandemic Exposes Major Weaknesses in Meatpacking Industry, Sen. Warren, Rep. Khanna Cosponsor Sen. Booker's Farm System Reform Act To Fix Broken System
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| May 7, 2020
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Klobuchar, Smith Announce Funding to Expand Biofuel Infrastructure Program and Renewable Fuels
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Schrier, Mcmorris Rodgers Introduce "farmers Feeding Families Act" to Connect Farms and Food Banks
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Herrera Beutler, Kilmer Secure $50 Million in Assistance for Washington's Fishing and Shellfish Industries
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Amata Welcomes Over 2.5 Million CARES Act Grant For American Samoa Fishermen
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| May 7, 2020
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Massachusetts Awarded Nearly $4 Million In Emergency Food And Shelter Assistance Under CARES Act
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Haaland, Khanna Introduce Bill to Level the Playing Field for Family Farmers and Ranchers
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Following push from Gillibrand and Schumer, USDA approves New York state's pandemic EBT program
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Pallone Announces More than $11 Million in Aid for New Jersey Fishing Communities Impacted by Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| May 6, 2020
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Sen. Cramer: USDA Secretary Issues Letters on Meat Packing Expectations
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| May 6, 2020
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Tweet - "In Wisconsin and nationwide, COVID-19 outbreaks at meat processing plants are endangering workers and our communities. I want answers from JBS, Smithfield & Tyson Foods about what they're doing to protect frontline workers and prevent further outbreaks."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| May 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Iowa is home to over 55 million egg laying hens, and with restaurants and other commercial facilities closed down or limiting operations, Iowa's egg industry has seen a drastic drop in demand. I'm calling on @USDA to support our egg farmers impacted by #COVID19."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to Andre Nogueira, CEO of JBS USA Holdings, Inc., Noel Whie, CEO Of Tyson Foods, Inc., and Kenneth Sullivan, President and CEO of Smithfield Foods - Baldwin Demands Answers from the Nation's Largest Meat Processors on Failing to Protect Workers from Covid-19
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| May 6, 2020
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Schrier, Wright Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Fresh Food Wic Purchases, Help Farmers
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Meeks Leads Letter Calling for More Financial Relief for Local Restaurants Affected by COVID-19
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Tweet - "More than 30 employees at the Rantoul meat processing plant have now tested positive for #COVID19. Pres. Trump's reckless new executive order requires these plants to stay open regardless of the health and safety needs of these workers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Monitoring situation at JBS pork plant in Beardstown, another meat processing plant in IL to report #COVID19 infections. The President's executive order forcing these plants to stay open ignores the health and safety of these workers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 6, 2020
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Hoeven: Administration Provides Guidance to Help Ensure Safe Operation of Meat Processing Facilities
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Murkowski, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push to Support Fishermen and Seafood Processors
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Small farms are small businesses, and they must qualify for the Paycheck Protection Program so they can get the relief they need."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| May 5, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and House Majority Whip James Clyburn - Pingree, Blumenauer, DeLauro, Schrier Lead 26 Members in Urging House Leadership to Allow Food Banks, SNAP Beneficiaries to Access Locally Farmed Food
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - In Bipartisan Push, Pingree Joins House Lawmakers in Calling for $20B in Direct Aid for Seafood Industry
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Rep. Joe Courtney, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Senators Markey and Warren, and Reps. Moulton and Keating Secure Historic USDA Procurement of East Coast Seafood with Coronavirus Recovery Funding
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Rep. Bill Keating, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Reed & Whitehouse: Trump's Meatpacking Plan is a Recipe for COVID-19 Disaster That Skimps on Worker Health & Safety
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Sen. Jack Reed, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Hoeven: NRCS Accepting Applications for Wetland Mitigation Banking Program
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 5, 2020
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Hyde-Smith: Miss. agribusinesses harmed by COVID-19 can apply for SBA assistance
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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| May 5, 2020
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Hoeven: USDA Issues Waiver Providing Nutrition Benefits to North Dakota Children in Need
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 5, 2020
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McGovern Joins Chef José Andrés To Introduce The Feed Act
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Rep. Jim McGovern
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| May 5, 2020
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Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Create Direct Supply Chain Between Farms And Food Banks
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 5, 2020
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Recognizing the Yuma County Farm Bureau's Centennial
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Rep. Paul Gosar
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| May 5, 2020
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Fischer Applauds Letter from State AGs Calling for Probe of Meat Packers for Potential Illegal Practices
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Sen. Deb Fischer
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| May 5, 2020
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Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Legislation to Raise CCC's Borrowing Authority
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Sen. Roger Marshall, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Idaho Delegation Applauds Secretary Perdue on Potato and Dairy Purchase Announcement
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Sen. Jim Risch, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Huizenga Applauds USDA Purchase to Help West Michigan Farmers, Growers, and Food Banks
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Rep. Bill Huizenga
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| May 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Last week, after Pres. Trump unveiled his reckless executive order to endanger workers by keeping meat plants open during the pandemic, I wrote IL meat processing companies to ask for info on how they plan to protect their workers from #COVID19 infections."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Rupe, Admin. of Rural Utilities Service - Tillis Requests USDA Expedite Rural Broadband Expansion
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| May 4, 2020
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Tweet - "To support the national food supply chain in a time of crisis, the Frontera Farmer Foundation stepped up to offer grants to small farms across the Midwest in need. Thanks to Chicago's @Rick_Bayless for leading this effort."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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