Chellie Pingree actually said...

"This bipartisan legislation would improve quality of life in the communities we serve by having the USDA provide direct assistance."

"It has been getting worse since we had the pandemic. Supply chain shortages, the war with Russian and Ukraine, all things that have driven up food prices."

"I am fully opposed to doing any more in this farm bill that would restrict people's access to healthy foods."

"There are not enough childcare slots for people. There isn't adequate housing. There isn't always adequate transportation in rural areas."