Plaskett Reacts to USDA Order to Allow Interstate Movement of Swine Products From VI and PR

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Plaskett Reacts to USDA Order to Allow Interstate Movement of Swine Products From VI and PR

“As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I am happy to announce that effective today certain swine products and byproducts are now permitted for interstate travel from the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to the mainland United States."

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