| Nov. 19, 2009
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Gillibrand Introduces First Ever Legislation To Federally Mandate E. Coli Testing Of All Ground Beef
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 16, 2009
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Responding To Schumer's Call, DOJ's Head Of Antitrust Investigations Will Come To New York To Explore Anticompetitive Practices In The Dairy Industry That Hurts Farmers And Consumers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 16, 2009
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Schumer Announces New Effort To Ban Dangerous BPA From All Children's Plastic Containers And Canned Food - Chemical Has Been Shown To Lead To Developmental Problems And Cancers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 13, 2009
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On Heels Of New Report Showing Dangerous Chemical Found In Many More Products Than Previously Thought: Schumer Announces New Effort To Ban Dangerous BPA From All Children's Plastic Containers And Canned Food - Chemical Has Been Shown To Lead To Developmen
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 13, 2009
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Gillibrand Calls on USDA To Make Financial Assistance Available To More New York Vineyards
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 12, 2009
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To Help Farmers Grow During Economic Recession, Gillibrand Urges Federal Support For Syracuse-Based New York Farm Viability Institute
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 1, 2009
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New York Firm Recalls Over 545,000 Pounds Of Ground Beef Products That May Be Contaminated By E. Coli - Gillibrand Renews Call For Federally Mandated Testing Of All Ground Beef
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Oct. 27, 2009
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In Response To NY Dairy Crisis, Gillibrand Chairs Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing On Dairy Pricing
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Oct. 18, 2009
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New Data: Nearly 1 in 300 Samples Of Ground Beef Contain E. Coli
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Oct. 16, 2009
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Meat Institute Tries To Pass The Buck On E. Coli Testing Of Ground Beef, Gillibrand Says Congress Should Take Action
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Oct. 14, 2009
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Gillibrand Unveils Comprehensive Food Safety Improvement Plan
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Oct. 8, 2009
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Letter To Paul Prouty, Acting Administrator, U.S. General Services Administration
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 7, 2009
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New Schumer Report: Over 100,000 NY Children Have Potentially Life-Threatening Food Allergies, But Schools Lack Funding, Training, And Planning To Handle Reactions, Putting Lives In Danger
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 7, 2009
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Rep. Tonko Votes To Protect Public Health, Help Struggling Families
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Oct. 6, 2009
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Senator Gillibrand to Showcase New York Food and Farms at the Nation's Capital
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Oct. 1, 2009
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Schumer: Bill Set To Pass Congress This Month Will Provide Nearly $300 Million In Emergency Funds For Nation's Struggling Dairy Farmers; Schumer Lays Out Plan To Secure NY Its Fair Share
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 1, 2009
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Rep. Tonko, Dairy Caucus, Meet With Secretary Vilsack
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Sept. 22, 2009
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In Response To New GAO Report, Gillibrand Introduces New Legislation To Protect More Than 30 Million School Children From Contaminated Food
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Sept. 21, 2009
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Letter to Chairman Kohl, Chair DeLauro and Ranking Members Brownback and Kingston of the Conference Committee of the Senate and House Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2009
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With Apple Season In Full Bloom In NY, Gillibrand Secures Commitment From Feds To Allow Farmers To Deliver Locally Grown Fruits And Vegetables To Schools
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Sept. 3, 2009
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With Dairy Farmers Across The State On The Brink Of Bankruptcy: Schumer Urges USDA To Use Emergency Powers To Provide Direct, Immediate Relief To Struggling Dairy Farmers; Reveals New Innovative Way To Provide Sufficient Funds Quickly
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 25, 2009
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Schumer: With Tree Killing Invasive Species Now In New York State, Lewis County At Risk- Insects Could Have Devastating Impact On NY Forests And Upstate Timber, Maple Syrup And Tourism Economy
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 6, 2009
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Schumer: Gap Between Price Paid To Dairy Farmers And Price Of Milk In Stores Dramatically Increasing, Hurting Both Farmers And Consumers; Calls For Immediate Federal Investigation
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 4, 2009
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New Schumer Report: Recent Increase In Prices Paid For Milk And Cheese By USDA Will Mean Millions In The Pockets Of Desperate New York Dairy Farmers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 4, 2009
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food And Drug Administration, And Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Continued
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 31, 2009
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At Gillibrand's Urging This Week, USDA To Increase Dairy Pricing
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 31, 2009
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Letter to The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 29, 2009
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New York's Dairy Farmers Face Crisis Gillibrand Urges USDA to Follow Farm Bill When Establishing Advisory Board
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 29, 2009
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Rep. Tonko Joins Congressional Dairy Farmers Caucus
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| July 28, 2009
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Letter To The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department Of Agriculture
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 21, 2009
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Report Confirms Feingold, Gillibrand Concerns About Impact of Down Economy on Farmers, Outlines Options to Reduce Farm Foreclosures
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 17, 2009
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Gillibrand Announces Bill to Allow New York Fruit Growers to Take Full Advantage of Recovery Dollars
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 15, 2009
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As First NY Senator To Serve On Ag Committee In 40 Years, Gillibrand To Give New York A Voice On Nutrition, Agriculture
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 15, 2009
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Letter to The Honorable Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 17, 2009
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Schumer, Gillibrand to New York State: Issue Disaster Declaration to Expedite Federal Aid to Three Counties in Western New York Impacted by Crop Freeze
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| June 16, 2009
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Hearing Of The House Committee On Homeland Security - The Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Act Of 2009
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| June 9, 2009
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Letter to Honorable Thomas Vilsack, Secretary, US Department of Agriculture
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 4, 2009
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Letter to The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary, Department of Agriculture
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 4, 2009
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Hearing Of The Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition And Forestry - Regulatory Reform And The Derivatives Markets
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 18, 2009
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Recognizing Importance Of Child And Adult Care Food Program
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| May 15, 2009
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Gillibrand: Nation Should Follow New York City's Lead, Require Nutrition Facts on all Chain Restaurant Menus
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 14, 2009
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Letter To The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| May 7, 2009
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Schumer, Gillibrand Urge USDA to Provide Apples for Domestic Food Programs, Give Local Boost to Apple Producers Across Upstate New York
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 7, 2009
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Letter To The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department Of Agriculture
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 7, 2009
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Letter to The Honorable Herb Kohl, Chairman, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Committee on Appropriations and The Honorable Sam Brownback, Ranking Member
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 7, 2009
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Schumer, Gillibrand Urge USDA to Provide Apples for Domestic Food Programs, Give Local Boost to Apple Producers Across Upstate NY
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 5, 2009
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Letter to The Honorable Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior, United States Department Of The Interior
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 4, 2009
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Feingold, Gillibrand Push Bailed-Out Banks to Help Farmers Restructure Loans
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| April 30, 2009
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Hearing of the Immigration, Refugees, and Border Security Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Comprehensive Immigration Reform in 2009, Can We Do It and How?
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 27, 2009
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Senator Gillibrand and Nassau County Executive Suozzi Join Long Island Farm Bureau To Kick-Off "Grown on LI" Campaign
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| April 21, 2009
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As First New York Senator In Nearly 40 Years To Serve On The Senate Agriculture Committee, Gillibrand Meets With New York Farm Bureau Leaders In Washington, D.C.
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 27, 2009
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Letter to the Honorable Barack Obama, President, United States of America
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 19, 2009
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Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Food Assistance and Fostering Sustainable Agriculture and Economic Development in Less-Developed Countries
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 12, 2009
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Senator Gillibrand Praises President Obama's Plan to Nominate Dr. Margaret Hamburg as FDA Chief
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 9, 2009
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Schumer Reintroduces Bill to Encourage Private Farmers to Open Up Land for Maple Tree Tapping; Will Bring Huge Economic Boost to Maple-Rich Upstate
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 5, 2009
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Feingold, Kohl, Gillibrand, Brown Call For Farm Foreclosure Assistance
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 5, 2009
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Schumer Introduces Bill to Stop "Cow Tax," Puts Nail in Coffin of Inane Proposal that Could Cost NYS Farmers an Estimated $120 Million
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 23, 2009
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Tonko Calls on Federal Officials to Assist Dairy Farmers
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Feb. 16, 2009
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Schumer: Rapidly Dropping Milk Prices Threatening Viability of Columbia County Dairy Farms; Senator Announces Push to Relieve the Pressure on Local Farmers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 23, 2009
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Press Conference With New York Governor David Paterson And Senator-Designate Kirsten Gillibrand
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Jan. 15, 2009
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Letter to Barack Obama, Presidential Candidate of the United States - Funding for Child Programs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2009
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2008
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Schumer Convenes Meeting of State and Local Leaders to Discuss New Federal Regulations Affecting Long Island School Lunch Programs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 9, 2008
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Letter to EPA Administrator Steve Johnson
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 26, 2008
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Gillibrand Passes Bill to Help New York's Smallest Farms
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Sept. 25, 2008
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Letter to Ed Schafer, Secretary of Agriculture, Re: Revisit COOL Rule
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2008
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Haiti
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| Sept. 12, 2008
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Clarke Urges U.S. to Increase Aid to Haiti
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| Sept. 2, 2008
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Letter to Governor David A. Paterson
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 29, 2008
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Congresswoman Velázquez Provides Needed Support for New York City Job Seekers with New Food Stamp Initiative
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| June 27, 2008
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Schumer, Clinton Urge USDA To Swiftly Approve Federal Assistance To Upstate New York Counties Battered By Hail Storm
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 20, 2008
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Schumer Announces Food Donation Bill To Help Feed NY's Residents In Need Signed Into Law
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 22, 2008
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Federal Food Donation Act of 2008
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 21, 2008
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Schumer Issues Report Detailing How Veto-Proof Farm Bill Will Deliver Huge, New Benefits To Upstate NY Farmers; Bill Includes Major Wins For Dairy And Specialty Crop Farmers To Offset Spiraling Fuel And Feed Costs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 20, 2008
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International Food Crisis and Haiti
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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