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On the recordMarch 23, 2000
A pilot program that could allow farmers to combine noncontiguous units under one policy and to receive premium discounts could be extremely beneficial to my State. I hope that we can strongly encourage the U.S. Department of Agriculture to give Maine every consideration as a location for such a pilot program.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Advocating for a pilot program to benefit farmers in Maine during Senate floor debate.

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