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Flood Relief Dried Up By Budget Cuts?

Karen Snyder — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:42:28 +0000

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering a myriad of programs and services to help farmers, ranchers, and rural residents effected by Missouri river flooding in neighboring states. Funds have also gone out for other natural disasters this spring, but Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack in touring flood damaged areas of Iowa and Nebraska says there's one form of assistance victims should not necessarily expect.

A Call To Test And Hold For Poultry And Meats

Karen Snyder — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:36:39 +0000

The U. S. Department of Agriculture has long recommended that meat and poultry processors, after testing samples for contaminants, hold back the tested lots from sale until results are in.

"However, some establishments are releasing products into commerce prior to receiving test results which poses a threat to public health."

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a proposal from the USDA that would stop that practice for good making a "test and hold" policy mandatory.

Affordable Care Act One Year Later [AUDIO]

Karen Snyder — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 22:55:04 +0000

Proponents of the Affordable Health Care Act are took time on Wednesday, one year after the act was signed, to remind the public of benefits already being felt, especially in rural states like Wyoming.

Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, and Health and Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius spoke during a press conference today...

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