Rep. Garret Graves

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Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

In April, I began these efforts with USDA, AMS and the American Shrimp Processors Association. Members of the association can clear their inventory to sustain their businesses in the meantime, shrimpers can sell their catch and communities in need can be fed. (2/5) — PolitiTweet.org

BIG NEWS‼️ USDA is purchasing up to 20 MILLION pounds of Shrimp from LA & Gulf Coast region. Will help food banks,… https://t.co/cvxEfo…

Posted Aug. 6, 2020

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Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

SHRIMP News: USDA announced they will purchase U.S. produced shrimp for distribution to community food & nutrition programs nationwide after I had worked with the USDA to secure a commitment of up to 20 million pounds from Louisiana and Gulf Coast shrimpers & processors. (1/5) https://t.co/m5IZ9mQ5y8 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 6, 2020

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We‘re still hurting from the Spillway opening last year & COVID-19 has made matters worse. Today’s announcement will absolutely help bridge the gap between further loss for our processors & fleet, & be the lifeline needed to stay afloat until our economy is back on track. (3/5) — PolitiTweet.org

The spillway opening causes major disruption to critical sectors of LA's economy & to many of our citizens. Our sea… https://t.co/4xcO2…

Posted Aug. 6, 2020