| April 24, 2020
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Pallone, Kim Lead Delegation Demand for Fair and Quick Distribution of Assistance to Fishing Communities
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Kelly Announces FARM Corps
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Rep. Trent Kelly
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| April 24, 2020
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Congressman Clyburn Announces More than $750 Thousand in Scholarship Funds for South Carolina State University
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| April 24, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Doug Jones Urges President Trump to Eliminate Payment Limits for Farmers and Ranchers
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Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Harder Successfully Includes Farmers in Coronavirus Disaster Emergency Grants Program
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Rep. Josh Harder
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| April 24, 2020
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Letter to William Barr, Attorney General, Heath Tarbert, Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and Sonny Perdue, Sec. of Agriculture - Sens. Lee, Klobuchar Call on Law Enforcement to Investigate Meat Supply Chain
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Costa Pushes USDA on Inspector Safety
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Rep. Jim Costa
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| April 23, 2020
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Congressman Jimmy Gomez Introduces Legislation to Fight Hunger on College Campuses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jimmy Gomez
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Tipton, Gardner and Bennet Request Quick Approval of Disaster Declaration for Western Slope Farmers
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Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Rep. Allen Supports Relief For Small Businesses, Hospitals
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Rep. Rick Allen
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| April 23, 2020
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Stefanik Votes to Replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, Provide Additional Funds to Hospitals, Expand COVID-19 Testing, Make Ag Business Eligible for EIDL Assistance
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Costa Leads 126 Members in Calling on President to Ensure Direct Relief to Farmers and Producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Rep. Ami Bera, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Smith Holds Call with Over 50 Southern Missouri Leaders
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Rep. Jason Smith
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| April 23, 2020
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Marshall Requests Removal of Payment Limits for Livestock, Dairy Industry
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Sen. Roger Marshall
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| April 23, 2020
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Rep. Cuellar Announces New SNAP Online Pilot Program for Texas
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
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| April 23, 2020
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Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Funding for USDA to Respond to COVID-19
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Rep. David Rouzer, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Why is @SecretarySonny saying that ethanol is "not our jurisdiction" and therefore excluded from $19B of @USDA CARES Act funding? Under President Obama, USDA helped ethanol. What changed? Those in charge."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Trump Administration to Fix Relief Payment Limits for Farmers, Ranchers
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Mass. Lawmakers Seek Federal Assistance for Cranberry Growers Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Katherine Clark, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Harris, Gillibrand, Sanders Announce Bill To Fight Hunger, Help Families Afford Food Amid Economic Crisis
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Cortez Masto Helps Secure Critical Revision to Sba Loan Programs for Agricultural Businesses
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| April 22, 2020
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Meng Calls for Grocery Delivery Services to Offer Special "Senior+" Delivery Slots
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Soto Calls for Loss Recovery Programs for Beef Industry
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Rep. Darren Soto
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| April 22, 2020
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Casten Applauds USDA Approval of Illinois Food Bank Disaster Distribution Plan
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| April 22, 2020
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In recently-passed emergency legislation, Schumer delivers for Upstate New York's hardest-hit farmers; through relentless negotiations, Schumer secured key provision, allowing NY farmers access to SBA emergency disaster loans & grants, unlocking more $$$ for NY farms to recover, regrow, and harvest future revenue
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards
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Rep. Susie Lee, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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McGovern Statement on Senate Republicans Denying Millions of Struggling Americans Help with Groceries
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Rep. Jim McGovern
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senator Hawley Urges USDA Secretary Perdue to Establish Emergency Farm-to-Food-Bank Program
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Sen. Josh Hawley
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| April 21, 2020
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Daines: Montana Farmers and Ranchers are Now Eligible for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 21, 2020
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Hoeven Reviews $19 Billion Ag Assistance Program with North Dakota Producers, Gathers Input for Administration
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Courtney, Connecticut Congressional Delegation Press For Access To SBA Paycheck Protection Program By Connecticut Self-Employed Agricultural Workers
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Harder, Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Farmers, Kids in Need During Coronavirus
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Rep. Jeff Van Drew, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Hyde-Smith highlights AG disaster assistance for tornado victims
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Ernst Urges Administration to Ensure Safety, Security of Food Supply Chain
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Lourdes R. Padilla and the President of the Maryland Retailers Association (MRA) Cailey Locklair - Maryland Delegation Members Urge State, Retailers to Ensure SNAP Recipients Can Access Grocery Delivery and Pick-Up Services in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Stanton, Lesko Puch for Faster Relief and Resources for Arizona's Family-Owned Farms
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Rep. Greg Stanton, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Column - Fighting For Agriculture During The Pandemic
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Rep. Adrian Smith
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Collins, Pingree Call on USDA to Boost Support for Maine Farmers Facing Severe Economic Harm Due to COVID-19
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Protecting the Supply Chain During a Crisis
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Sen. John Boozman
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| April 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Our farmers are feeling the dire impacts of this pandemic. As the coronavirus threatens our rural economy, I want to make sure the next round of aid includes federal support for Wisconsin farmers who need it."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Alaska Delegation Urges Fast-Tracked Approval for Virtual SRS RAC Meetings
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy And Other Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration To Protect Food Supply And Essential Workers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Appreciate VP Pence ph call w me abt current situation w meat packing plants in IA + Iowa's need for serology tests/addtl personal protective equipment for health care providers&workers /USDA farmer payments going out ASAP/ standing by biofuels/Grassley-Wyden Rx drug bill etc"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 18, 2020
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Pingree Statement on USDA's COVID-19 Relief Program for Farmers
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| April 18, 2020
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Senator Collins Fights for Maine Farmers Facing Financial Challenges Due to COVID-19
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 18, 2020
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Hyde-Smith welcomes program to benefit agriculture producers hurt by COVID-19 pandemic
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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| April 18, 2020
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Global Gazette - Grassley, Naig op-ed: Iowa agriculture plows ahead on front lines of pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 18, 2020
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Tweet - "An incredibly generous donation by Quincy-area farmers and an encouraging reminder of how communities come together to support their neighbors in their time of need."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 18, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Statement on USDA's COVID-19 Food Assistance Program
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Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Announces New Measures from USDA to Help Rural Constituents Affected by COVID-19
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| April 17, 2020
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Daines Secures $19 Billion for Ag, Including Livestock, Specialty Crop Producers During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, and Mike Pompeo, Sec. of State - Sens. Moran, Casey, Boozman, Baldwin Urge Secretaries Perdue, Pompeo to Support Global Food Programs During COVID-19
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Congressman Baird Supports Creation of CFAP
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Rep. Jim Baird
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Idaho Delegation Calls on USDA to Assist Idaho's Farmers and Ranchers
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Rep. Mike Simpson
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Idaho Delegation Calls on USDA to Assist Idaho's Farmers and Ranchers
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Sen. Jim Risch, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Maine, NH Delegations Call on USDA to Boost Support for Dairy Farmers Facing Economic Crisis Due to COVID-19
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Senator Murray Highlights Focus on Southwest Washington Priorities in Federal COVID-19 Efforts
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 17, 2020
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Thune Statement on Rollout of USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump, and Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Support Wisconsin Farmers and Food Industry Now
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 has harmed the renewable fuels industry right here in Iowa. There are those who would use this public health crisis as an excuse to undercut the #RFS. Our farmers & biofuels producers need relief now -- not another gut punch."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 17, 2020
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Rep. Austin Scott Applauds USDA's Commitment to Support American Farmers, Maintain Food Supply Chain During the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency
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Rep. James Scott, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Rep. Estes Reacts to the $19 Billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Rep. Ron Estes
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Blumenauer, Lee, McClintock, and Young Urge House Leadership to Include Cannabis Businesses in Next Phase of COVID-19 Relief
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Rep. Tom McClintock, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 has caused market disruptions that hurt family hog and cattle farmers across Illinois. Joining @SenDuckworth calling on @USDA to provide immediate & direct financial assistant to family pork & beef producers who are struggling."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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HOEVEN: USDA TO PROVIDE $16 BILLION IN DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS AND RANCHERS, $3 BILLION IN AGRICULTURE PURCHASES
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 17, 2020
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Q&A: CARES Act Relief for Farmers
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - cortez Masto Urges Usda to Protect Dairy Farmers Impacted by Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Delgado, Torres Small, Colleagues Urge Administration to Establish "Rural COVID-19 Task Force" to Identify and Address Rural Issues During Pandemic
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Ernst, Joined by Sec. Naig, Hosts Telephone Town Hall with Iowa's Farmers, Producers
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 16, 2020
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NRCS Announces $4.4 Million Award for Nebraska On-Farm Conservation Project
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Sen. Deb Fischer
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Press USDA To Provide Financial Relief For Illinois Pork And Beef Producers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Members of Congress Urge USDA to Provide Assistance to Pork Producers
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "2day on bipartisan ph call w Pres Trump I raised concern abt meat processing plants shutting down & the ripple effects that has on food chain Cattle/pork producers in particular need 2b able to move their product I asked @realDonaldTrump to give this special attn"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Tonko Joins Dairy Caucus to Champion Relief for Farmers
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Boozman and Warner Lead Effort to Urge USDA to Assist Cotton Industry in Wake of Coronavirus
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Sen. Mark Warner, ...
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