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Voice of the People, May. 06
Terrorism insurance I respectfully disagree with several points in "Insuring against terror; The law is about to lapse; Congress should let it" (Editorial, April 25). The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program provides much needed economic stability and...Tags: Discrimination, Social Issues, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Justice System, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Proposed New Mexico horse slaughterhouse likely to get permit soon
The battle over the opening of the nation’s first domestic horse slaughterhouse since a government ban six years ago has ramped up as a company in Roswell, N.M., moves closer to reinstituting the practice. Activists throughout the West say they...
Tags: National Rifle Association of America, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Politics, Barack Obama, U.S. Congress
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Schiff presses for transfer of military aircraft to Forest Service for firefighting help
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and nearly a dozen other members of Congress this week asked for an update from the Department of Defense on sending surplus military aircraft to the U.S. Forest Service, aircraft that could assist in fighting wildfires....
Tags: Defense, National Defense Authorization Act, Manufacturing and Engineering, U.S. Department of Defense, Adam B. Schiff
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EPA: Bittleman promises improved communications
WASHINGTON -- Sarah Bittleman, the new agriculture counselor at the Environmental Protection Agency, is determined to improve communications between rural America and an agency that many farmers consider both economically and culturally threatening. "My...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Freedom of Information Act, Tom Daschle, Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Well-meaning USDA program implodes on taxpayers
In 1999, President Bill Clinton set out to right a wrong: the government's widespread discrimination against black farmers, particularly in the South. The victims had applied for farming loans but, owing to bias on the part of federal loan officers, had...
Tags: Discrimination, Social Issues, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Justice System, Trials
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Ag Secretary Vilsack seeks forestry council nominations
WASHINGTON - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the re-establishment of the Forestry Research Advisory Council and is seeking nominations for new members. "This council will play a critical role as USDA continues to lead the way...Tags: Research, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Timber, Science and Technology, Environmental Issues
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USDA proposes simplified application process for renewable energy funding
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a series of changes to make it easier for agricultural producers and rural small businesses to apply for renewable energy and energy efficiency funding. USDA remains focused on carrying out...Tags: Small Businesses, Energy Saving, Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Environmental Issues
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Federal poultry regulations relaxed in spending law
Farming advocates are pressing Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski to reverse a little-noticed measure approved by Congress last month that rescinded tough new rules on the poultry industry — a move that has strained the already rocky relationship between mom-...
Tags: Litigation and Regulation, Livestock Farming, Pocomoke City, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Barbara A. Mikulski
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Open data for agriculture meeting focuses on global food security
Later this month, on April 29 and 30th, the G-8 will host an important meeting on Open Data for Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture is organizing the meeting on behalf of the United States for members of the G-8 and interested parties. I bet that...Tags: Invention and Innovation, Research, Social Issues, Summits, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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USDA will cut direct payments by 8.5 percent
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture will cut the direct payments for all crop farmers by 8.5 percent this year, not just for farmers who would be required to pay back certain other payments, a representative for the USDA's Farm Service...Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, U.S. Congress
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S.D. included in USDA ÂStrikeForce initiative
Huron - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will launch its StrikeForce initiative in 10 additional states, including South Dakota. Bennett, Buffalo, Charles Mix, Corson, Dewey, Gregory, Jackson, Lyman,...Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Energy Resources, Arable Farming, Natural Resources, Environmental Issues
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Letters to the Editor - March 30
Celebrate commitment of farmers, ranchers every day To the editor: On March 19, the U.S. Department of Agriculture joined millions of Americans in celebrating National Agriculture Day. National Agriculture Day provides an important opportunity...Tags: Passover Seder, Religion and Belief, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Judaism, Budget Control Act of 2011
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