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Obama taps Vilsack as US Ag Secretary
01.16.09 (9:00 am)   [edit]
US President-elect Barack Obama has named Tom Vilsack, a former governor of Iowa, as his choice for US Secretary of Agriculture. At a Chicago news conference last month, Vilsack cited a number of issues in order of importance: improving profitability for farmers, the need for sustainable practices and fighting global climate change, and the centrality of good nutrition in feeding programs. Both Vilsack and President-elect Obama have been strong supporters of ethanol, and one of their first decisions after taking office is whether to support the ethanol industry's request for billions of dollars in federal aid in the economic stimulus bill. Iowa is the leading ethanol-producing state in the US. On another important issue, Vilsack will be overseeing the development of regulations for the 2008 farm bill. Before officially becoming ag secretary, Vilsack must be confirmed by the US Senate.
 
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