| March 12, 2020
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Durbin Meets With The Illinois Farm Bureau
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 12, 2020
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Murphy, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Challenges Posed by Food Allergies
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Pascrell, Menendez, Booker Urge Action to Feed Students During Epidemic
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump came to #WI and said our farmers are "over the hump." He's wrong. More than 2,000 dairy farms have gone out of business in #WI since Trump took office. Today I called on @SecretarySonny to take immediate action that will bring relief to #WI family dairy farmers."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| March 12, 2020
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USDA Approves Flexibilities to Virginia School Meal Service in Response to Coronavirus
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Rep. Howard Griffith
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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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Duckworth Presses EPA Deputy Administrator Nominee for Clarity on Trump Administration's Broken Promises to Farmers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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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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| March 11, 2020
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Congressman Al Green Supports Decision to Close Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Due to COVID-19
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Rep. Al Green
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| March 11, 2020
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Amid Coronavirus, Scott, Fudge Introduce Legislation to Provide Emergency EBT Assistance
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Representative Omar Introduces Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures
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Rep. Ilhan Omar
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| March 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Reps. Austin Scott, Doug Collins Urge Sec. Pompeo to Support Georgia Farmers, Maintain Food Security in the Midst of Coronavirus Outbreak
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Rep. James Scott, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Following Pingree's Advocacy, USDA Approves Maine DOE's Request to Allow Flexibility for School Meal Service Program Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| March 11, 2020
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Reps. Fudge, Thompson Introduce Legislation to Improve Conservation Outcomes
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Rep. GT Thompson, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Capito, Casey Introduce Bill to Support Farmers' Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change, Improve Water Quality
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Sen. Shelley Capito
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| March 11, 2020
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Durbin Meets With Illinois Corn Growers
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Bonamici, Comer Introduce Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Corn growers, like @ilcorn , are integral to the IL economy & the federal gov't must offer certainty to farmers this planting season. It's time the President stops offering breaks to oil companies & instead supports the biofuel industry that so many of our corn growers depend on."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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U.S. Senators Smith, Inhofe Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Cattle Producers
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Chairman Costa Opening Statement at Hearing on Stakeholder Perspectives on Agricultural Trade
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Rep. Jim Costa
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| March 10, 2020
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Hearing of the House Appropriations Committee - Questions of Rep. Pingree, Hearing on School Meals Program Access Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| March 10, 2020
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Rouzer, Conaway: Expanded Trade Access Critical to America's Farmers, Ranchers
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Rep. David Rouzer, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Womack Calls for Level Playing Field for U.S. Poultry Producers in U.K. Trade Negotiations
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Rep. Tim Walberg, ...
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| March 9, 2020
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Collins, Golden Call on Administration to Support Maine Apple Orchards
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| March 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - DeLauro, Bishop Urge USDA Secretary to Ensure Families Have Food Security During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
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| March 9, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump Admin needs to do more to support farmers in crisis. That's why I worked to pass the FARMERS FIRST Act and increase funding for programs to expand mental health resources for farmers and ag workers."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| March 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Thank you @KYFB for coming to Washington. It's an honor to work in the Senate on behalf of #Kentucky farm families."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| March 6, 2020
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Johnson Commends USDA Plan To Move Forward With Labeling Changes
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Rep. Dusty Johnson
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| March 6, 2020
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Tweet - "More than 2,000 dairy farms in Wisconsin have gone out of business since Trump took office. The Trump administration must do better for family farmers like Paul."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| March 6, 2020
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Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Boozman, Cotton Ask SBA to Weigh Additional Feedback on Rule Harming Poultry Producers
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Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
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| March 6, 2020
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Merkley Announces Reinstatement of Critical Child Food Assistance Program in Oregon
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| March 5, 2020
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President Trump Signs Bipartisan Bill into Law to Protect America's Domestic Food Supply and Agricultural Industry
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| March 5, 2020
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Van Hollen Statement on Release of H-2B Visas
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Price, Chairman of the Subcommittee of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies of the House Apportions Committee - Reps. Austin Scott, Kurt Schrader Lead Bipartisan Appropriations Request to Provide Regulatory Relief to Agricultural Truckers
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Rep. Neal Dunn, ...
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| March 5, 2020
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Emmer Proposes Legislation to Provide Flexibility to Dairy Farmers
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Rep. Tom Emmer
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| March 4, 2020
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Fischer, Nebraska Delegation Meet with Agriculture Secretary Perdue
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Sen. Deb Fischer
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| March 4, 2020
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Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Protect America's Domestic Food Supply and Agricultural Industry Signed into Law
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| March 4, 2020
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Representative Angie Craig Presses Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Behalf of Family Farmers
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Rep. Angie Craig
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| March 4, 2020
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Congressmen Gonzalez and Vela introduce bill to enable more efficient transport of South Texas agriculture
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, ...
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| March 4, 2020
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Cornyn Bill to Protect Texas Agriculture, Food Supply Signed into Law
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Sen. John Cornyn
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| March 4, 2020
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Pocan Introduces Food Worker Pay Standards Act
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Rep. Mark Pocan
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| March 3, 2020
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Oregon Cattlemen's Association: Cliff Bentz is right for the job
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Rep. Cliff Bentz
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| March 2, 2020
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U.S. Senators Klobuchar & Smith Announce Additional Aid to Help Minnesota Producers Recover from Extreme Weather
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Congressman Lucas Cosponsors Deceptive Labeling Legislation- the Real MEAT Act
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Rep. Frank Lucas
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Sens. Cramer, Daines Speak with Commerce Secretary about Administration Efforts to Fight for Pulse Crops Producers
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Q&A: Farm Safety Awareness
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Tweet - ". @USDA just received a letter from me and fellow senators who are concerned about the agency's decision to lift a ban on Brazilian beef. There are serious concerns about safety standards."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Thank you @KYFB for the warm reception. It's an honor to work in the Senate on behalf of #Kentucky farm families and represent the home of great statesmen like Henry Clay and Abraham Lincoln. #KYinDC"
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Thune Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators in Expressing Concerns with USDA's Decision to Lift Brazilian Beef Ban
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Sen. John Hoeven, ...
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Gov. Ricketts Hosts Vietnamese Trade Delegation
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Sen. Pete Ricketts
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Arrington Touts Trump's Trade Achievements and Farmer Favorability
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Rep. Jodey Arrington
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| Feb. 26, 2020
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Tweet - "It's an honor to be among @KYFB friends. Thank you for coming to Washington to speak for our agricultural communities and rural values. With your advocacy, I'm going to keep putting the priorities of #Kentucky families at the center of the national discussion. #KYinDC"
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Feb. 26, 2020
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Klobuchar, Smith Urge Landowners to Enroll in Conservation Reserve Program Before Friday Deadline
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi And Illinois Secretary Of Human Services Hou Lead Press Conference Opposing Trump Plan To Slash SNAP Anti-Hunger Program
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett Announces Over $4 Million in Grants for The Vi Department of Education, St. Croix Animal Welfare Center and The V.I. Department of Public Works
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Rep. Stacey Plaskett
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Thune, Baldwin Urge Financial Regulators to Ensure the Agriculture Industry has Adequate Access to Capital
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Maine Delegation's Statement on China's Exemption for Lobster Tariff
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Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kathy Castor, Chairwoman of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, and the Hon. Garret Graves, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis - Congresswoman Angie Craig Leads Letter Reiterating Support for Biofuels, Reducing Carbon Emissions
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Sen. Ruben Gallego, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Bergman Continues Fight for Michigan Cherry Growers
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Rep. Bill Huizenga, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Risch, Cantwell Applaud Trade Agreement on Fresh American-Grown Potatoes
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2020
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Cantwell, Risch Applaud Trade Agreement on Fresh American-Grown Potatoes
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Feb. 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mindy M. Brashears, Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Johnson Questions Brazilian Beef Imports
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Rep. Dusty Johnson
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| Feb. 24, 2020
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USDA Announces Thune-Authored Conservation Pilot Program to Begin in South Dakota, Other Prairie Pothole Region States
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 24, 2020
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Gov. Ricketts Proclaims "FFA Week" in Nebraska
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Sen. Pete Ricketts
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| Feb. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Through the years, I've had the opportunity to meet with so many impressive members of the @NationalFFA . Agriculture is the lifeblood of South Dakota. The @SD_FFA and chapters across the country are helping develop our future #ag leaders. Happy National FFA Week."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Thanks to @SDSHCoalition , @sdsoybean , @sdcorn , and @usda for the words of support for my conservation pilot program, #SHIPP. The program is similar to the popular CRP but with a shorter commitment for SD farmers."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 21, 2020
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In Latest "On the Job for Michigan,' West Michigan Farmer Applauds Peters' Efforts to Combat Unfair Trade Practices
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| Feb. 21, 2020
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Argus Leader - South Dakota-Inspired Conservation Program Set to Begin
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Happy to announce on #SoilHealthAwarenessDay that sign-up for my new @USDA conservation pilot program -- the Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP), which was inspired by feedback from SD producers -- is expected to open soon. More in my column"
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Rep. Pingree Applauds USDA's Plan to Curb U.S. Agriculture's Environmental Impact
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Ag Industry Takes Initiatives to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Sen. Roger Marshall
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Hoeven Hosts Agricultural Roundtable on Disaster and Trade Assistance, Farm Bill Signup
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to help secure support for a critical dredging project on the Miss. River, which will give Iowa farmers better access to markets. In fact, soybean farmers estimate it could give them a $71 mil. boost. Thanks to @ChipFlory for having me on to discuss! #AgriTalk"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - O'halleran Joins Delegation to Urge U.S. Forest Service to Address Arizona Forest Health
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Bergman Applauds Trump Administration's Continued Focus on Rural America
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Rep. Jack Bergman
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