US EditionIn warning to feds, Schumer says keep funding bird flu fight or else grocery costs could rise
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that ending federal support for bird flu could raise grocery prices, particularly eggs, which are already climbing again.
- The federal government has invested over $300 million to combat bird flu, but funding cuts could hinder efforts to manage the outbreak, according to Schumer.
- As of January 6, the bird flu virus has affected over 130 million birds in the U.S., with Schumer stating that mismanagement could lead to higher grocery prices.
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue received $2 million in federal funding to combat bird flu, emphasizing its role in public health preparedness, as noted by Syra Madad.
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Egg prices in NYC could surge in the wake of bird flu
New Yorkers are still scrambling to find reasonably priced eggs, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday that a prolonged bird flu outbreak could make things worse. Eggs and other grocery store items could become more expensive if the federal government ends its support of farms during bird flu outbreaks. Schumer said the feds have helped fight the outbreak so far through biosecurity, including an over $300 million investment fro…
In warning to feds, Schumer says keep funding bird flu fight or else grocery costs could rise
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is ringing the alarm on grocery prices potentially rising again should the federal government decide to “stop helping the nation’s farms and farmers” against bird flu.
Schumer warns keep funding bird flu fight or grocery costs could rise – Olean Times Herald
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer has called for a continuation of funding to combat the bird flu, warning that lack of support could lead to increased grocery costs. Schumer criticized the House’s recent decision to cut funding in the Agriculture Appropriations bill, stating that it could risk a bird flu outbreak. The Senator also urged the USDA to ramp up its efforts to prepare for the potential outbreak, emphasizing the importance o…
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