Amid Attempts to Block Aid, Underwood Successful in Ensuring Support Promised to Illinois Farmers is Included in Government Funding Package
September 19, 2019
September 19, 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) today issued the following statement on the inclusion of support for farmers through the Market Facilitation Program in the House proposal to fund the government through November 21, 2019. It was first reported on Thursday by the Washington Post that the program was under threat. Since then, Rep. Underwood has been working hard to ensure Illinois farme . . .
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) today issued the following statement on the inclusion of support for farmers through the Market Facilitation Program in the House proposal to fund the government through November 21, 2019. It was first reported on Thursday by the Washington Post that the program was under threat. Since then, Rep. Underwood has been working hard to ensure Illinois farme . . .