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On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
I have a lot of concerns about the proposed relocation and reorganization of NIFA and ERS, and I think every Democrat on this subcommittee and I have expressed our opposition to the plan.
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Chellie Pingree
Democratic · Maine

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Pingree expresses concerns about the USDA's reorganization plan and opposition from stakeholders.

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