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November 4, 2013Dear Chairmen Lucas and Stabenow and Ranking Members Peterson and Cochran: As the conference on the Farm Bill proceeds, we are writing to urge you to adopt the position of the House bill concerning certain provisions in Title III...
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October 17, 2013The legislation signed early this morning by President Obama to reopen and fund the Federal government through January 15, 2014, also contains a funding provision for the Maritime Security Program that was strongly supported by the U.S.-flag maritime industry. ...
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October 17, 2013As congressional conferees reconcile the differences between House and Senate versions of H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (FARRM Act), the undersigned organizations greatly appreciate and support the reauthorization of international food aid...
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October 17, 2013The International Propeller Club of the United States is dedicated to the enhancement and well-being of the maritime community of the U.S., with more than 6,000 members from all facets of the maritime industry including ship builders, shippers, carriers,...
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October 8, 2013As you begin the conference process of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management of 2013 (FARRM Bill), we write to implore you to reject any requests and efforts to dismantle the current Food for Peace Program (Title 11...
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September 18, 2013One of the most critical issues facing America’s ability to provide assured support to American troops overseas is the looming funding shortfall for the Maritime Security Program (MSP) in Fiscal Year 2014 (FY’14) due to a $12 million carry-over...
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September 12, 2013Former Maritime Administrator Captain William Schubert testified on behalf of USA Maritime before the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee on September 10th. The focus of the hearing was the impact of maritime regulations on safety, security, jobs...
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September 12, 2013Thank you for your letter of July 30 regarding the potential impacts of a Fiscal Year 2014 Continuing Resolution and sequestration on the U.S. Merchant Marine and the Maritime Security Program (MSP). USTRANSCOM relies heavily on the significant capabilities...
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August 17, 2013“Sealift…has been responsible for delivering over 90 percent of all cargo to Afghanistan and Iraq. Because of the superb volunteer participation of commercial U.S.-Flagged vessels in the Maritime Security Program, we did not have to activate a single ship...
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August 17, 2013A bipartisan group of Representatives and Senators has warned that without full funding for the Maritime Security Program, American troops will be at risk, America’s security interests will be weakened, and the American taxpayer will have to pay significantly...
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