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On the recordFebruary 13, 2013
I will continue to push for provisions in the farm bill that my predecessor, Secretary John Kerry, advanced to ensure that fishermen are eligible for disaster assistance programs.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

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Gillibrand emphasizes the need for disaster assistance for fishermen in the farm bill.

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