| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Connecticut Delegation Urges Usda to Halt Rules that Make It Difficult for Connecticut Residents to Access Snap Benefits
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Senators Markey & Warren, Reps. Moulton and Keating Urge USDA to Buy American Seafood through "CARES Act" Agricultural Assistance Program
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Rep. Bill Keating, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio, Velazquez, Chabot Clarify Intent of Agriculture Business Eligibility for EIDL in CARES Act
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Daines Announces Expanded SNAP Benefits for Montana Families During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - King, Pingree, Golden Urge Department of Commerce to Aid Fisheries Quickly Through CARES Act Funding
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Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter Urging USDA To Ensure Continuity Of Food Supply By Supporting Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Daines: Keep Montana Ports of Entry Open During Coronavirus Pandemic for Montana Ag, Trade
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 3, 2020
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Representatives Hayes And Neguse Introduce Legislation To Protect Access To Food For Children And Families During Pandemic
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Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador - Sens. Cramer, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Address Maximum Residue Levels MRLs in EU Trade Talks
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Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Stanton Calls on Small Business Administration to Extend Coronavirus Relief to Arizona Farmers
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Sen. Andy Kim, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Daines Urges SBA to Ensure That Ag Businesses Receive Coronavirus Relief Funding
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 2, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Praises Farmworkers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Pingree Leads 67 Bipartisan Members in Urging Perdue to Implement Provision to Ensure New COVID-19 Stimulus Funds Support Direct-to-Market Farmers
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Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "The #CARESAct included an important expansion of the SNAP nutrition assistance program and other anti-hunger efforts to ensure resources are available for Americans during the #coronavirus pandemic. Learn more by visiting @HouseAgDems ' website:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "The #CARESAct included an important expansion of the SNAP nutrition assistance program and other anti-hunger efforts to ensure resources are available for Americans during the #coronavirus pandemic. Learn more by visiting @HouseAgDems ' website:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "The @IAcattlemen I spoke to earlier this week were clear: they need help now. I'm calling on @USDA to provide immediate assistance to our cattle producers in Iowa, & across the country, through the resources we've provided in our bipartisan relief package."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 1, 2020
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Warren Calls on DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, and Instacart to Protect Workers' Health, Increase Pay to Compensate for Coronavirus Risks
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers
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Sen. John Curtis, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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DeLauro Statement on FDA Calling for Market Withdrawal of All Ranitidine Products
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senator Wyden, Rep. Schrader Request Release of West Coast Fishery Disaster Assistance Funding
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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On Rent Day, Trump Still Burdening Economy for the Elite: Doggett Statement on Trump Push for Meals & Entertainment Tax Deductions
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to Cabinet Members - Rep. Grijalva and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leaders Call on Federal Government to Protect and Support Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to Bill Bar, Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice, and Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley Seeks Federal Investigations into Potential Market Manipulation and Other Illegal Activity by Meat Packers
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| March 31, 2020
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Baldwin Helps Deliver Support for Wisconsin Farmers and Rural Communities in Bipartisan CARES Act
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| March 31, 2020
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McCarthy, Calvert, Nunes, McClintock, LaMalfa, and Cook Denounce Harmful Newsom Water Permit
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Rep. Ken Calvert, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Hoeven Outlines Cares Act, Relief For Families, Businesses, Health Care Providers
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| March 30, 2020
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Sen. Kennedy Praises Secretary Perdue, USDA for Helping Food Get to New Orleans Food Banks
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Sen. John Kennedy
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| March 30, 2020
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Hoeven Updates Agriculture Stakeholders For Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Communities In Cares Act
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| March 30, 2020
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As Farm Prices Slump Due to Coronavirus, U.S. Senators Klobuchar, Smith Announce USDA Crop Insurance Flexibilities to Support Producers
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Lankford Acts to Speed Up Process to Feed Kids for OK Department of Education
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Sen. James Lankford
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| March 30, 2020
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Tweet - "From bourbon and spirits to hand sanitizer. I am proud of our great #Kentucky distillers and all of our job creators who are stepping up to help their neighbors during this emergency."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| March 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Even during this #COVID19 pandemic, it's the ongoing efforts of our farmers that keep our grocery stores stocked & food on the table. Their resiliency is unchanging; & inspired me to fight to ensure they got the relief they needed in the Phase 3 package @POTUS signed yesterday."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| March 27, 2020
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Tillis Secures Expansion of H-2A Visa Applicants to Help America's Farmers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| March 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S Department of Agriculture - Smith Outlines for USDA Policies to Help Farmers Immediately
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Rep. Jason Smith
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| March 26, 2020
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Hyde-Smith: Covid-19 Relief Bill Provides Aid to Agriculture Sector
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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| March 26, 2020
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Delegation-Supported Provisions to Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Included in Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill
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Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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| March 25, 2020
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EPA Will Not Appeal 10th Circuit SRE Ruling
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Sen. Deb Fischer
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| March 25, 2020
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Hoeven: Senate Approves Phase III Coronavirus Relief Legislation With Nearly $25 Billion In Resources To Help Farmers And Ranchers, Rural America
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| March 25, 2020
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Hoeven: Senate Approves Phase III Legislation To Support Health Care, Help Families, Small Businesses And The Economy Respond To COVID-19
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| March 25, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Announces Hidalgo and Brooks Counties Named Primary Disaster Counties
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| March 25, 2020
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Ernst: "You can always count on a farmer.'
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| March 24, 2020
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Leahy, Sanders, Welch Ask USDA To Buy Dairy Products For Emergency Distribution During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Letter to CEOs of Major Food Retailers - Rep. Clarke Leads Letter on Grocery Industry Response to Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Tweet - "In these uncertain times, Americans are increasingly grateful for what's on grocery store shelves. That food is there because of the hard work of our farmers & ranchers who in good times & bad do whatever they can to help feed the world. #ThankAFarmer #AgDay"
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Even in these challenging times, the resiliency and the tenacity of Iowa's farmers is unchanging. And during this #COVID19 pandemic, we continue to rely on your hard work and commitment as you feed and fuel the world. On this #NationalAgDay, thank you!"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| March 23, 2020
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Fischer Speaks on COVID-19 Relief for Ag Producers
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Sen. Deb Fischer
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| March 23, 2020
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Senators Markey, Murkowski, Warren, Sullivan Call on Senate Leadership to Support Fishing and Seafood Industry in Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Ed Markey
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| March 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Our farmers and ranchers are doing their part to keep the grocery shelves stocked and food on our tables. We need to do our part and provide the resources necessary to support them."
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 23, 2020
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MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| March 22, 2020
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Sen. Cramer: USDA Eases Supplemental Nutrition Requirements for Women and Children Amid COVID--19
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Pushes for Expanded Access to Meals for Low-Income Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "I had a call with @SecretarySonny Perdue about this issue on Friday. I'm glad to see that @USDA is listening closely to our producers. The cattle markets are really hurting in states like South Dakota. All options should be on the table."
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 21, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Takes Action to Protect Cattlemen Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| March 20, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Outlines Agriculture Assistance in COVID--19 Phase Three Relief Package during Call with Producers, Elected Leaders
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Reps. Fudge, Scott Urge USDA to Implement Pandemic EBT
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sen. Moran, Colleagues Urge Secretary Perdue to Make Emergency Payments to Cattle Producers
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Sen. Deb Fischer, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Rubio, Colleagues Introduce the Strengthening America's Supply Chain and National Security Act
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General - Daines Calls On DOJ to Investigate Price-Fixing, Market Manipulation Within Cattle Market and Meatpacking Industry
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Sen. Steve Daines, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Vice President Mike Pence, the Hon. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Hon. Leader Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Leader Charles Schumer, and the Hon. Leader Kevin McCarthy - Rep. Smith Pushes for Rural Relief Coronavirus Response
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Rep. Jason Smith
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressman Panetta Calls on State Department to Ensure Agriculture Worker Visas Get Processed to Protect Food Security During COVID-19
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Rep. Greg Steube, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Help Protect Domestic Food Supply During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. John Cornyn, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Murphy Calls for Robust Relief Efforts to Aid Connecticut Workers, Families, Hospitals Impacted By COVID-19
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Sen. Chris Murphy
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| March 18, 2020
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Brownley and Pingree Introduce Bill to Support Composting for Agriculture Sector
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Rep. Julia Brownley
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| March 18, 2020
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Risch Applauds Decision to Make H-2A Visa Program Essential
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Sen. Jim Risch
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| March 17, 2020
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Grassley, Tester Call on USDA to Address Rule Change, Protect Small Livestock Producers
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Chairman Bishop supports food producers, workers, and consumers
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Rep. Sanford Bishop
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| March 16, 2020
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Hoeven & Cramer Help Introduce Legislation To Protect Cattle Producers From Dealer Payment Defaults
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Sen. John Hoeven, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sen. Tillis, Rep. Johnson Urge USDA to Protect Nation's Food Supply During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - In Letter, Pingree Urges Speaker Pelosi to Provide Emergency Disaster Payments, Loans to Farmers in Local, Regional Markets
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| March 16, 2020
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Grassley, Inhofe Introduce SALE Act to Protect Cattle Producers
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| March 14, 2020
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Bonamici Bill to Feed Children During COVID-19 School Closures Passes House
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, & Related Agencies of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, & Related Agencies of the House Appropriations Committee - Rep. TJ Cox Fights to Strengthen Central Valley Ag through Increased Funding for Parlier Research Center
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Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Ambassador - Sen. Moran Urges Ambassador Lighthizer to Promote U.S. Agriculture in U.S.-UK Trade Agreement
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Sen. Jerry Moran
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| March 12, 2020
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Thune, Stabenow Introduce Legislation to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on USDA Secretary Perdue to Take Stronger Action for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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