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KSPR: Missouri senators push biosecurity awareness

March 07, 2014

Missouri's two U.S. Senators team up to keep farms and food safe from terrorism.  Republican Roy Blunt and Democrat Claire McCaskill introduced a resolution to recognize the importance of biosecurity and agro-defense to America’s national and economic security. 

“Further development of the Animal Health Corridor in the Kansas City region is the next step in bolstering our nation’s biosecurity and agro-defense,” said Blunt. “Farm families in Missouri and nationwide understand the severity that these devastating attacks could have on our food supply, the agriculture industry, and our national security. I’m pleased this resolution was approved by the Senate, and I will continue to advocate for further development of the Animal Health Corridor as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.” 

The U.S. Senate approved the resolution this week.

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