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U.S.-flag carriers, unions alarmed by possible changes to food aid programs

Regulatory

Thursday, February 21, 2013

USA Maritime, a coalition of U.S.-flag carriers and labor unions, has expressed concern over possible changes to the federal government food aid programs, an important source of employment for U.S.-flag ships and seafarers. "USA Maritime is deeply disappointed to learn that the Obama administration is considering the elimination of our flagship international food donation programs, Food for Peace (P.L. 480) and Food for Progress," said James L. Henry, chairman ...

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