| Jan. 22, 2021
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Gillibrand: Ready To Work With Biden Administration To Tackle Hunger Crisis Exacerbated By Covid-19
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Jan. 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Dec. 29, 2020
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Following Upstate Calls on Feds Last Year, Schumer Announces: Just in Time for New Year's, TTB Approves Canned Wine Sales in Popular 12 Oz & 8.4 Oz Sizes; Senator Says Lifted Restrictions Will Allow New York's Wineries to Crack Open Tabs of Profits & Unleash Wine Production in 2021
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Gillibrand Statement Following Meeting With Secretary Of Agriculture Nominee Tom Vilsack
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member on the Committee on Appropriations - Gillibrand Calls For $16 Million In Funding To Combat The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Schumer and Gillibrand Statement on U.S. Taking Action to Protect New York's Dairy Farmers by Filing First-Ever USMCA Enforcement Action
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $600,000 to Support Halomine Inc's Research Efforts to Improve Food Safety and Disinfectant Process
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Protect New York's Agricultural Economy from Invasive Species
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee of Appropriations, and Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - As Record Numbers Of New Yorkers Face Food Insecurity, Gillibrand Urges Congress To Invest $6 Billion To Meet Growing Nutrition Needs
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 25, 2020
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Letter to Phyllis K. Fong, Office of the Inspector General, Department of Agriculture - Velázquez Leads Over a Dozen New York Democrats in Seeking Audit of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Nov. 19, 2020
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Booker, Warren, Gillibrand Announce Comprehensive Bill to Address the History of Discrimination in Federal Agricultural Policy
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 17, 2020
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Stefanik Helps House Pass Faster Act, Legislation She Cosponsored
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Oct. 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Gillibrand Leads Colleagues In Calling On USDA To Fairly Implement P-EBT Program In Puerto Rico In Order To Provide Food Security
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer, Gillibrand warn: Complicated USDA classifications exclude meat sourced from breeding animals from the coronovirus relief program; senators demand USDA reverse course and reinstate breeding animal eligibility to allow hard-hit Upstate dairy farmers to recuperate losses and receive federal assistance
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Smith Call on USDA to Reverse Decision to Decrease COVID-19 Relief for Dairy Farmers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 20, 2020
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Senator Gillibrand, Restaurateurs David Chang And Tom Colicchio Call For Bipartisan Legislation To Help Independent Restaurants Survive Economic Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Oct. 20, 2020
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STEFANIK RECEIVES FRIEND OF FARM BUREAU AWARD
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Oct. 14, 2020
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CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE FIGHTS TO ENSURE FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO FOOD SECURITY
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Sept. 30, 2020
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Velázquez Surveys Pandemic's Impact on Nation's Food Systems
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Sept. 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Gillibrand, Colleagues Urge USDA To Fix Problems With Federal Food Program Local Pantries Rely On
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer, Gillibrand reveal: Two months after new trade deal implementation, lingering concerns about Canada & Mexico dodging dairy trade commitments wring Upstate NY dairy farmers dry; senators call on Feds to ensure strict agreement to provide fair market access, helping NY dairy industry & local economies rebuild from pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Sept. 2, 2020
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Gillibrand Advocates For Expanded Pandemic EBT Program And Snap Benefits During Visit To Food Bank Of The Southern Tier
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Sept. 2, 2020
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Gillibrand Advocates For Expanded Pandemic EBT Program And Snap Benefits During Visit To Rome
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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Senator Gillibrand Visits Food Pantries In Brooklyn And Staten Island, To Advocate For Legislation To Extend Pandemic Snap Benefits And Provide Food Security For New York Families
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 31, 2020
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Senator Gillibrand Visits Food Pantries In Queens, The Bronx, And Washington Heights, To Advocate For Legislation To Extend Pandemic Snap Benefits And Provide Food Security For New York Families
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Meng Leads Call for USDA to Protect Kosher and Halal Foods
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Following Alarming Reports Of Small Farmers Being Disadvantaged By Farm Relief Program, Gillibrand Demands USDA Answer For Inequitable Distribution Of Benefits And Urges Agency To Provide Direct Relief For New York's Small Farmers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 26, 2020
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Meng Supports Legislation to Help Independent Food and Drinking Establishments Impacted by COVID-19
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Schumer reveals: With negotiations at a standstill, Upstate New York wineries miss out on critical small business loans & grants; senator calls for additional EIDL funding & the elimination of all caps that limit the amount of relief to wineries and uncork potential for Finger-Lakes Region vineyards
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million In Agricultural Research Funding For Cornell University And The New York Agricultural Research Station
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon.. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Plaskett, DeLauro Blast USDA Decision to Include Signed Letter from President in Emergency Food Relief Program
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: As Upstate New York economies continue to recover from pandemic, NY hemp farmers have major concerns with proposed USDA guidelines that would hinder growth & devastate future of hemp industry; however, USDA shuts Upstate farmers out of Fed process, leading to problematic, impending final rules; senator calls on USDA to immediately halt Reg implementations, hear out Upstate hemp producers & make critical improvements to final plan to help NY hemp farms harvest potential
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Madison County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, many still do not have sufficient--or any--access to broadband; senator calls for USDA to approve $15 million in grant funding to address the county's dire internet access needs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Livingston County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, over 40% of Livingston County still does not have sufficient- or any- access to broadband; in Livingston on Friday, senator called for USDA to immediately approve $14.4 million in grant funding to address the county's internet access needs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 31, 2020
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Congressman Morelle Sponsors Landmark Legislation to Fight Child Hunger
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| July 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. John Hoeven, Chairman of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, and the Hon. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture - Gillibrand, Wyden, Booker, And Sanders Urge Senate Leadership To Prioritize Direct Relief For Small Farmers In Response To Ongoing Economic Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Velázquez Seeks Flexibility for School Nutrition Programs
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Maloney Leads Bipartisan Members of New York Congressional Delegation in Calling for Pandemic Assistance for Cooperative Extension
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Republican bill includes a $20 billion slush fund for large agribusinesses, but it doesn't provide a dime in food assistance to hungry kids. It includes a $30 billion wish list for defense contractors, but no funding to make sure Americans can vote safely in November."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 27, 2020
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Suozzi and His Ways and Means Colleague from Oregon, Blumenauer, Host Zoom Town Hall for Hard Hit NY Restaurants and Catering Halls
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors Amendment to Include Enforcement of Dairy Labeling Rules
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, Chairman Pat Roberts, and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow - Meng and Espaillat Urge Senate to Allow Hot Food for SNAP Program
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Reps. Pressley, McGovern Lead Northeast Delegation Lawmakers in Calling for Equitable Distribution of Emergency Food Aid Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Stefanik Announces Over $700,000 in Usda Rural Development Funding for Four North Country Towns
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 17, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors the American Farms, Food Banks, and Families Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 16, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $500K In Agricultural Research Funding For Rural New York
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Delgado, Tonko Lead NY Delegation Demanding Answers on Food Box Failures
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Following Stefanik Advocacy, Apple and Specialty Crop Producers Now Eligible for Cfap
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Gillibrand, Stabenow Letter To Secretary Perdue: Farmers To Families Food Box Program Must Have Kosher And Halal Options
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Stefanik Leads Letter Requesting USTR Ensures Canada Upholds Its Dairy Trade Agreements
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 29, 2020
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As Food Banks Across The Capital Region Face Unprecedented Demand Due To COVID-19 Crisis, Senator Gillibrand Visits Trinity Alliance Food Pantry
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| June 29, 2020
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Stefanik Helps Introduce the Growing Climate Solutions Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 29, 2020
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As Food Pantries Across Long Island Face Unprecedented Demand Due To COVID-19 Crisis, Senator Gillibrand Visits Island Harvest Warehouse
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| June 29, 2020
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As Food Banks Across New York Face Unprecedented Demand Due To COVID-19 Crisis, Senator Gillibrand Visits Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| June 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - With Food Insecurity on the Rise, Pingree Joins Push to Expand SNAP Eligibility & Increase Minimum Monthly Benefit
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| June 26, 2020
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Senator Gillibrand Visits Agatha House In The Bronx, A Vital Local Resource Feeding Those In Need During COVID-19
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| June 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Schumer reveals: With just days until new trade deal begins, Canada tries to dodge dairy trade commitments, leaving Upstate NY dairy farmers in the cold; senator calls on Feds to ensure Canada fully eliminates unfair pricing programs & provides fair market access; will help NY dairy farmers/local economies recover from pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump was weak in talks with China's Pres. Xi He sold out for phony promises that China would buy some soybeans in order to help his re-elect But it didn't work. Farmers are still hurting! This is not what he promised. It's not what farmers want."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Colleagues to Lead Bipartisan Effort to Include Apple Growers in Pandemic Relief
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Crawford, Kildee Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access to Healthy Food During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $2 Million In Agricultural Research Funding For Cornell University
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors Paycheck Protection for Producers Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 17, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors Meals on Wheels for Kids Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 16, 2020
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Meng and Upton Introduce Farm to Fridge Act to Strengthen Food Security During COVID-19
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Costa Leads Over 120 House Democrats to Help Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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