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Democratic senators sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, urging it to do more to curb the New World screwworm that recently crossed the border.
U.S., Texas, New Mexico
Who
Numerous members of the Senate Democratic caucus, including Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Ben Ray Lujan, Elissa Slotkin, and Martin Heinrich
What
Democratic senators sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, urging it to do more to curb the New World screwworm that recently crossed the border.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:48:47 GMT · 2h 32m ago
Where
U.S., Texas, New Mexico ·
Why
There are seven confirmed cases of the flesh-eating pest in the U.S., threatening the region's livestock industry.
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The New World screwworm outbreak, with seven confirmed cases in the U.S., poses a significant threat to the livestock industry in Texas and New Mexico. Senators are urging the USDA to escalate its response by increasing sterile fly production and exploring emergency powers to protect the food supply.
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