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Rep. Nancy Mace Wins Farm Group Endorsement in Republican Primary

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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American family farmers stand a fighting chance because of Nancy Mace."

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  • American family farmers stand a fighting chance because of Nancy Mace."
  • Earlier this year Competitive Markets Action and the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) presented their Competitive Markets Leadership Award to Mace during their Farm Bill Summit and fly-in on Capitol Hill.
  • Mace is the lead sponsor of the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act, H.R.
  • Mace also joined in signing a second letter against the EATS Act led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-FL earlier this year.

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. Names New Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced Lesley Albanese has been named as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2024. Albanese succeeds Terrence J. Giroux, who served the Association for 36 years and left an indelible mark on the organization. Additionally, Constantine G. Katsarakis has assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer after 12 years in various leadership roles within the organization, most recently as Associate Executive Director.

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  • Additionally, Constantine G. Katsarakis has assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer after 12 years in various leadership roles within the organization, most recently as Associate Executive Director.
  • "It is an honor to be named as Chief Executive Officer of this esteemed Association," said Albanese.
  • His promotion to Chief Operating Officer will help to ensure a seamless transition in leadership for the Association and continuity of critical institutional knowledge.
  • For more information regarding the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., please visit www.horatioalger.org and/or follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter (X) and Instagram .

Rep. Jim McGovern Shines Light on Chinese Smithfield’s Attempt to Overturn State Laws Including Massachusetts' Question 3

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Both measures prohibit the sale of certain types of factory farmed pork products in these states.

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  • Both measures prohibit the sale of certain types of factory farmed pork products in these states.
  • “We applaud Rep. McGovern for shining light on Smithfield’s infiltration of American agriculture and the multinational conglomerate’s efforts to overturn state laws like Massachusetts’ Question 3,” said Marty Irby, president and CEO at Competitive Markets Action and board secretary at the Organization for Competitive Markets.
  • To date, 226 bipartisan Members of Congress, including McGovern, have vocalized their opposition to the nullification of Question 3 and Prop 12.
  • 171 bipartisan Members of the House sent a letter to Thompson and Scott in August of 2023 and 31 U.S.

U.S House Hearing on Chinese Infiltration of American Agriculture Set for 11:30 AM Today

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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The hearing, entitled “The Danger China Poses to American Agriculture,” is set to be held at 11:30 AM EST.

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  • The hearing, entitled “The Danger China Poses to American Agriculture,” is set to be held at 11:30 AM EST.
  • The groups call comes in the wake of countless lobbying firms delisting Chinese clients as lawmakers have weighed blacklisting firms lobbying for the Chinese.
  • 171 bipartisan Members of the House sent a letter to Thompson and Scott in August of 2023 and 31 U.S.
  • Senators sent a similar letter to Senate Agriculture Chairman Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, and Ranking Member John Boozman, R-AR, last August.

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul Honored with Leadership Award by Competitive Markets Groups

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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BOWLING GREEN, KY, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), honored U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, with their Competitive Markets Leadership Award for 2023.

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  • BOWLING GREEN, KY, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), honored U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, with their Competitive Markets Leadership Award for 2023.
  • of Agriculture’s Commodity Checkoff Programs, for helping American family farmers localize meat processing, and his support of competitive markets in the United States.
  • PRIME is supported by the Competitive Markets Groups, FreedomWorks, and other conservative and farming organizations across America.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie Honored with Leadership Award by Competitive Markets Groups

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-KY, with their Leadership Award for his work to reform the U.S. Dept.

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  • LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-KY, with their Leadership Award for his work to reform the U.S. Dept.
  • As a beef producer and cattleman, Massie understands how deep the corruption in Washington’s swampy checkoff slush funds runs,” said Marty Irby, President & CEO at Competitive Markets Action and Board Secretary at the Organization for Competitive Markets.
  • The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace Honored with Leadership Award by Competitive Markets Groups

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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CHARLESTON, SC, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC, with their Leadership Award for her work to reform the U.S. Dept.

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  • CHARLESTON, SC, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC, with their Leadership Award for her work to reform the U.S. Dept.
  • Mace is the lead sponsor of the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act, H.R.
  • Mike Lee, R-UT, Rand Paul, R-KY, Cory Booker, D-NJ, and Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, to reform the U.S. Dept.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Rep. Victoria Spartz Honored with Leadership Award by Competitive Markets Groups

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-IN, with their Leadership Award for her work to reform the U.S. Dept.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, IN, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-IN, with their Leadership Award for her work to reform the U.S. Dept.
  • “It’s an honor to receive the Competitive Markets Leadership Award from Competitive Markets Action for promoting transparency around commodity checkoff programs,” said Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-IN.
  • The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Rep. Alex Mooney Named Legislator of the Year by Competitive Markets Groups

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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CHARLESTON, WV, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Leadership Awards and their Competitive Markets Legislator of the Year Award recipient, U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney, R-WV.

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  • CHARLESTON, WV, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Leadership Awards and their Competitive Markets Legislator of the Year Award recipient, U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney, R-WV.
  • Mooney was selected as the Competitive Markets overall Legislator of the Year for 2023 as he was the only Member of Congress who supported each of the three legislative initiatives.
  • “I’m honored to be named the Competitive Markets Legislator of the Year in Congress.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Moms for America and Texas Ag Commissioner Applauded for Pushing Back Against Swamp Secretary Vilsack

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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of Justice submitted briefs to the contrary and sided with the Chinese interests and the Chinese Communist Party that financed the purchase of Smithfield in 2013.

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  • of Justice submitted briefs to the contrary and sided with the Chinese interests and the Chinese Communist Party that financed the purchase of Smithfield in 2013.
  • Vilsack’s testimony before the House Agriculture Committee and Chairman Glenn Thompson, R-PA, has created a new wave and groundswell of opposition to the terrible EATS Act, H.R.
  • Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-FL, is currently leading a letter against EATS with other Members of the House as well.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.