| July 23, 2019
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Harder Slams USDA Proposal to Take School Lunches from Poor Children
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Rep. Josh Harder
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| July 23, 2019
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Costa Slams Proposal to Change SNAP Eligibility Requirements
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Rep. Jim Costa
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| July 23, 2019
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Conaway, Johnson Praise Trump Administration's Proposed Rule to Curb Abuse of SNAP Eligibility
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Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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| July 19, 2019
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DeLauro Demands FDA Use Mandatory Recall Authority in Multistate Salmonella Outbreak
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| July 17, 2019
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Senator Warren and Representative Lawson Introduce the College Student Hunger Act of 2019 to Address Hunger on College Campuses
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| July 16, 2019
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Sen. Jerry Moran: Why Feeding the World is in America's Best Interest
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Sen. Jerry Moran
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| July 16, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Secretary of Homeland Security - Brown, Wyden Call on Department Of Homeland Security to Fully Enforce the Law, Crack Down On Imported Cocoa Produced With Child Labor
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| July 10, 2019
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Representatives Katko and Morelle Announce Bipartisan Legislation Providing Learning Environments and Quality Meals to Disadvantaged Children During Summer Months
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| July 1, 2019
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Brown, Senate Democrats Press OSHA, McDonald's Leadership to Take Action to Protect Employees from Workplace Violence
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| July 1, 2019
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Letter to Phyllis Fong, USDA Inspector General - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Puerto Rico Nutrition Funding Delay
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| June 27, 2019
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Menendez, Graham, Whitehouse, Collins Drop Bipartisan Bill to Criminalize Horse Slaughter for the Purpose of Human Consumption
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| June 27, 2019
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Durbin Reintroduces Food Safety Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 25, 2019
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Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Effort to Help Schools Provide Healthy Meals to Students
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| June 20, 2019
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National Dairy Month
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Rep. GT Thompson
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| June 12, 2019
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Johnson Introduces Bill to Allow Schools to Serve Whole Milk to Kids
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Sen. Ron Johnson
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| June 5, 2019
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Enact National Recycling Standards
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Rep. Betty McCollum
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| June 5, 2019
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King, Rounds Push to Relieve Regulations on Interstate Commerce for Local Meat and Poultry Producers
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Congressman Cohen Introduces the Supermarket Tax Credit for Underserved Areas Act
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| June 4, 2019
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Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Provide Local Beef to Schools
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Rep. Dusty Johnson
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| June 3, 2019
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Rep. Sewell Commends House-Passed Funding to Support Low-Income Families
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Rep. Terri Sewell
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| May 23, 2019
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Hearing of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Sanford Bishop, Mark-Up of Fiscal Year 2020 Spending Bill
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Rep. Sanford Bishop
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| May 23, 2019
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Representatives Massie and Pingree Introduce Bipartisan PRIME Act to Empower Local Cattle Farmers, Meet Consumer Demand
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Rep. Thomas Massie
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| May 20, 2019
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Romney and Young Commend McConnell and Kaine Tobacco 21 Legislation, Urge Swift Action
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Sen. Todd Young, ...
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| May 17, 2019
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Dingell Introduces Bill to Ban PFAS in Food Containers and Cookware
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Rep. Debbie Dingell
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| May 14, 2019
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Congressmen Castro, Taylor Introduce the Feeding Hungry Students in School Act
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Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
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| May 10, 2019
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Letter to Dr. Michael Rubino, Senior Advisor for Seafood Strategy at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Related Issues Search Search Senator Collins Highlights Importance of Aggressively Pursuing New International Markets for Maine Lobster & Seafood
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| May 10, 2019
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House Passes Amata's Amendment For $18 Million In Nutrition Assistance For American Samoa
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| May 8, 2019
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Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019
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Rep. Steven Guthrie
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| May 8, 2019
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Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| May 3, 2019
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Hyde-Smith Renews Support for Livestock Haulers Legislation
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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| May 2, 2019
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Haaland, Luján, Grijalva Introduce House Bill to Increase Access to Nutritious Meals for Native Kids
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 2, 2019
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U.S. Sens. Smith, Udall, Cortez Masto Reintroduce Legislation to Increase Access to Nutritious Meals for Native Students
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 2, 2019
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith Praise Final Antidumping Determination on Imported Vietnamese Catfish Fillets
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Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
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| May 1, 2019
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Sen. Moran Introduces Livestock Haulers Legislation
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Sen. Jerry Moran
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| April 25, 2019
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Congressman André Carson, Lyft, Help Fight Food Deserts
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Rep. André Carson
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| April 10, 2019
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Get Additives Out Act
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 10, 2019
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Infant Formula Protection Act of 2019
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 9, 2019
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Hyde-Smith Moves to Codify Oversight, Regulation of Lab-Grown Meat & Poultry
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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| April 8, 2019
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Matsui Introduces Legislation Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act
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Rep. Doris Matsui
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| April 2, 2019
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Pingree, Newhouse, Co-Chairs of Bipartisan Congressional Food Recovery Caucus, Applaud Presidential Message Promoting Food Waste Reduction in April
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| March 14, 2019
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Stefanik Cosponsors the Dairy Pride Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 12, 2019
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Hearing of the Civil Rights and Human Services of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Comer, Hearing on "Growing a Healthy Next Generation: Examining Federal Child Nutrition Programs"
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Rep. Jamie Comer
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| March 8, 2019
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FDA Lifts Ban Affecting Salmon Facility in Indiana
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Sen. Todd Young
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| March 8, 2019
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Murkowski Blasts FDA's Decision to Allow GE Salmon to Enter U.S. Without Clear Labeling
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| March 7, 2019
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Feinstein, Collins Introduce Bill to Strengthen Oversight of Personal Care Products
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2019
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Suozzi: Pharma Spends More on Tv Commercials and Sales Promotions than On Research and Development
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| Feb. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "Very pleased that the FDA sent out warning letters to dietary supplement companies who claim their products - without any proof - are able prevent, treat, or cure Alzheimer's, diabetes, and cancer.Senator Dick Durbin added,"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "E-cigarettes are the main drivers for an increase in youth tobacco use. These products are reversing the progress we've made by hooking our children onto a deadly and addictive habit."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "This holds promise to be the first real dietary supplement safety improvement in 25 years. Under this new plan, Consumers will be informed quicker when there's a problem with a product, and FDA can enforce new strategies and take action against bad actors."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 11, 2019
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Durbin Introduces New Bill To Prevent Large Drug Price Hikes
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 11, 2019
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Maine Delegation Joins Bipartisan Group in Promoting U.S. Potato Industry in Ongoing China Trade Discussions
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Sen. Angus King
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| Feb. 7, 2019
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Garamendi Reintroduces American Food for American Schools Act
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Rep. John Garamendi, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2019
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Tweet - "Pharma spends $6 billion per year to flood the airwaves w/drug ads. My bill with @ChuckGrassley called for transparency to this deceptive marketing, by requiring price tags in commercials. Pharma finally seeing writing on the wall -- this will help lower costs for patients:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "For too long, Big Pharma has been protected from competition by govt-granted monopolies--enabling them to price-gouge patients with ever-higher costs for drugs, like insulin."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Daniel R Levinson, Inspector General - Pingree, DeLauro to HHS Inspector General: Investigate Coca-Cola's Lobbying of CDC
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
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| Feb. 1, 2019
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Durbin Unveils New Bill To Prevent Large Drug Price Hikes
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Both the @FDACommissioner and @USSurgeonGeneral view the recent surge in youth use of e-cigarettes as an "epidemic." Apparently Altria and JUUL view it as a "business opportunity.""
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 31, 2019
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Letter to Scott Gottlieb, FDA Commissioner - Brindisi Fights for Dairy Farmers, Leads Bipartisan Effort to Stop Labeling Non-Dairy Products as Milk
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Rep. Russ Fulcher, ...
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| Jan. 18, 2019
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Pallone, Watson Coleman and Federal Employees Call on Trump to End the Shutdown
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| Jan. 18, 2019
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Schumer Reveals: In Midst of Shutdown, Capital Region Is Experiencing Alarming Shingle Shot Shortage that Left Unsolved Could Sicken Many & Spread Chickenpox Virus This Winter; Senator Urges Emergency FDA Staff to Step In, Help Remedy Shortage with Manufacturer & Improve Communication with Locals Now in Dark
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 16, 2019
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DeLauro, Advocates Urge Trump to Reopen Government, End Food Safety Risks to Americans
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| Jan. 15, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Merkley Urge FDA to Update Regulations to Ensure U.S. Producers and Consumers Have Access to CBD, Other Hemp-Derived Products
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| Jan. 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, FDA - Explain Shutdown's Impact on Health & Food Safety
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| Jan. 10, 2019
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| Jan. 10, 2019
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| Jan. 10, 2019
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| Jan. 10, 2019
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Government Funding
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 9, 2019
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Reforms To Over-The-Counter Monograph Process Championed By Latta Approved By The U.S. House
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Rep. Bob Latta
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| Jan. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "Because of the #TrumpShutdown, our nation's food supply may be less safe. Food safety experts have been furloughed and inspections of facilities have ceased. Is this how the President "protects" Americans?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 8, 2019
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House Approves Bill Aimed at Making Over-The-Counter Drugs Safer, More Available for Consumers
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Rep. Diana DeGette
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| Jan. 8, 2019
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Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019
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Rep. Steven Guthrie
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| Jan. 8, 2019
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Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019
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Rep. Bob Latta
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| Jan. 4, 2019
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Rep. Calvert Reintroduces Bill to Increase Transparency About Federal Animal Testing
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Rep. Ken Calvert
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| Jan. 2, 2019
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Merkley, Hemp Industry Leaders Mark Hemp Legalization
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| Dec. 20, 2018
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Pingree Calls USDA's GMO Label "Deceptive'
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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