Stories Related to Chellie Pingree Joins Push For Usda To Keep School Meal Waivers

The federal government must renew waivers for programs that increase access to school meals amid the coronavirus pandemic, Maine’s Democratic representative said.Rep. Chellie Pingree joined more than 100 members of Congress in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue that called for the department to extend flexibility in school food programs through the coming school year.

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    04/24/2024 - 9:24 am | View Link
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    04/11/2024 - 11:35 am | View Link
  • Congresswoman Chellie Pingree invests in U.S. Treasury Notes
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    04/11/2024 - 6:34 am | View Link
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