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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki attends a press briefing at the White House in Washington

Politics Sep 08

WATCH: White House holds news briefing on Taliban, Texas abortion law

By Associated Press

Politics Jul 21

WATCH: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack testifies on immigration reform for farm workers

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is on Capitol Hill testifying about the need for immigrant farm workers and how changing the current system is beneficial not only to the workers but all Americans.

By News Desk

Economy Jul 09

USDA unveils $500 million plan to help build more, smaller meat processing plants

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, announced the program Friday in addition to another $150 million to be used for existing small processing facilities to help them with unexpected costs the coronavirus pandemic caused and to compete…

By David Pitt, Associated Press

Politics Mar 17

Head of Black farmers association wants apology from Graham, accountability from Vilsack

While John Boyd said he is optimistic about the American Rescue Plan, which sets aside $5 billion to help farmers of color pay off debt, he expressed deep concerns about high-profile leaders from both major political parties.

By Lisa Desjardins

Nation Feb 23

Tom Vilsack, pictured in December 2020. Photo by Reuters/Mike Segar
Senate approves Vilsack for Agriculture Department again

The Senate voted 92-7 Tuesday to confirm Tom Vilsack as Agriculture secretary, his second run at the Cabinet post.

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Feb 02

WATCH: Agriculture Secretary nominee Thomas Vilsack appears before committee to get rehired

By News Desk

Former aides to Vilsack said he felt the need to return to duty, in part out of loyalty to Biden, but also to reverse some of the moves made by President Donald Trump's agriculture secretary, Sonny Perdue.

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Dec 14

Watch 7:54
Ag Secretary Vilsack: Democrats have a messaging problem in rural America

By PBS NewsHour

While President-elect Donald Trump is close to filling his cabinet, one crucial position left is the secretary of agriculture. Judy Woodruff speaks with outgoing Secretary Tom Vilsack -- the last remaining original member of the Obama Cabinet -- about his…

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Aug 30

Agriculture Department closes offices in five states after anonymous email threat

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

In an email to employees, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA is closing the offices "due to the serious nature of these threats." He did not characterize the threats, but asked employees to be aware of their surroundings and report…

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Jan 20

Senate panel approves bill to make school lunches tastier

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- School meals could become a bit tastier under legislation approved by a Senate committee.

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Jun 02

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Plate Pushing Vegetables, Fruit Ousts Food Pyramid

By Dave Gustafson

The government scrapped its food pyramid Thursday, replacing it with MyPlate, a campaign that encourages Americans to fill up half their diet with fruits and vegetables, and avoid sugary drinks and oversized portions.

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