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COVID-19, U.S. Agriculture, and USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
Congressional Research Service · 2020-05-08 · Reports · 14,435 words · PDF available
As COVID-19 has spread throughout the United States, it has reduced domestic economic activity and disrupted domestic and international supply chains for goods and services, including food and agricul...
High Court Tosses Bridgegate Convictions
Update: On May 7, 2020, a unanimous Supreme Court threw out the federal fraud convictions of two former New Jersey officials whose politically motivated scheme redirected access to toll lanes on the G...
COVID-19: Supply Chain Disruptions in the U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Industry: In Brief
Congressional Research Service · 2020-05-08 · Reports · 2,244 words · PDF available
In mid-March 2020, the foodservice industry, which accounts for a substantial share of the produce industry’s sales, was largely shut down as most states closed all but essential businesses in respons...
Federal Legislation Shielding Businesses and Individuals from Tort Liability: A Legal and Historical Overview
Congressional Research Service · 2020-05-08 · Posts · 2,025 words · PDF available
When a person believes that he or she has sustained an injury because of someone else’s negligent or wrongful conduct, the injured party can potentially file a tort lawsuit seeking money damages from ...