Pingree

Representative Pingree, is the former president and CEO of “Common Cause” so I don; t think I have to elaborate on her political philosophy.

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In 1893, Detroiters helped the city climb out of depression by growing veggies in vacant lots dubbed Pingree's Potato Patches after mayor Haze Pingree.

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This week, Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) will introduce the Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act to promote organic farming, local and regional farmers, farmers markets, and community-supported agriculture networks, and assist schools and low-income Americans to buy healthy food at local markets.

Elliott Negin: Celebrate Food Day by Telling Congress to Support Local Food Elliott Negin 2011

In June, Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree left met with farmers in her state, including Jack and Ellen McAdam, the owners of McDougal Orchards in Sanford.

Elliott Negin: Celebrate Food Day by Telling Congress to Support Local Food Elliott Negin 2011

Although Rep. Pingree and Sen. Brown are introducing the proposal as a stand-alone bill, with enough support, it could become part of the upcoming Farm Bill.

Elliott Negin: Celebrate Food Day by Telling Congress to Support Local Food Elliott Negin 2011

Although Rep. Pingree and Sen. Brown are introducing the proposal as a stand-alone bill, with enough support, it could become part of the upcoming Farm Bill.

Elliott Negin: Celebrate Food Day by Telling Congress to Support Local Food Elliott Negin 2011

In October, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree sent a letter directly to James Clapper, the Director of National Intelligence DNI asking for sexual assault counseling to be included in the list of exceptions to Question 21.

Greg Jacob: Question 21: Making Progress Greg Jacob 2011

In June, Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree left met with farmers in her state, including Jack and Ellen McAdam, the owners of McDougal Orchards in Sanford.

Elliott Negin: Celebrate Food Day by Telling Congress to Support Local Food Elliott Negin 2011

Earlier this year, SWAN began working with several congressional legislators, including Rep. Chellie Pingree and Rep. Jackie Speier, to engage members of the administration to change the wording of security clearance applications so that survivors of sexual violence in the military do not have to disclose counseling they received as a result of their sexual assault.

Greg Jacob: Question 21: Making Progress Greg Jacob 2011

The bill Representative Pingree and Senator Brown are introducing this week is a shining example of what I'm talking about.

Elliott Negin: Celebrate Food Day by Telling Congress to Support Local Food Elliott Negin 2011