| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Tuesday November 30, 2021 ( 4 items ) |
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Maine Food Projects Awarded $3.5M in Federal Grants to Strengthen Local and Regional Food Systems, Rep. Pingree Announces
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2021:
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced federal funding for five Maine-based projects aimed at strengthening and exploring new market opportunities in Maine and New England's agricultural food systems. The $3.5 million U.S. Department of Agriculture investment coming to Maine is through the Local Food Promotion Programs (LFPP) and the Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP), whic
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Sen. King: Blocking Senate Defense Bill Undercuts 'Fundamental Responsibility' to Ensure National Security
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today voted to open debate on the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Moments later, the motion failed to reach the sixty-vote threshold, threatening a 60-year streak of passing this essential bipartisan legislation and invest in America's national defense. The Senate has passed this annual legislation for de
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Sens. Collins, King Announce $1.3 Million to Support Maine's Meat Processors
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
As ongoing supply chain disruptions impact businesses and consumers, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that seven meat and poultry processors across Maine have received a total of $1,345,000 to help strengthen and streamline their operations. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant Program.
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Sens. Collins, King Announce $1.3M to Support Maine's Meat Processors
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
As ongoing supply chain disruptions impact businesses and consumers, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that seven meat and poultry processors across Maine have received a total of $1,345,000 to help strengthen and streamline their operations. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant Program.
"Significant sup
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