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‘Rome’s burning’: Small farmers complain Biden administration is fiddling as they vanish
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Rome’s burning’: Small farmers complain Biden administration is fiddling as they vanish

Politico  

“This administration has done more than any previous administration in terms of trying to provide opportunity,” Vilsack said in an interview, emphasizing the $1 billion-plus in funding his agency has pumped into programs promoting small and medium-sized farms and agribusinesses. “Approximately 92 percent of independent pig farmers are gone and the infrastructure for that type of agriculture is going and …

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State-run, land-grant HBCUs are owed more than $13 billion, the White House says
1 year, 3 months ago

State-run, land-grant HBCUs are owed more than $13 billion, the White House says

NPR  

State-run, land-grant HBCUs are owed more than $13 billion, the White House says Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Wyke/AP Michael Wyke/AP Land-grant, historically Black colleges and universities have missed out on more than $13 billion they should have gotten in the last three decades or so, according to letters the Biden administration sent to the governors of 16 states …

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Biden administration announces nearly $11 billion for renewable energy in rural communities
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden administration announces nearly $11 billion for renewable energy in rural communities

Associated Press  

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a nearly $11 billion investment on Tuesday to help bring affordable clean energy to rural communities throughout the country. Rural electric cooperatives, renewable energy companies and electric utilities will be able to apply for funding through two programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said during a media briefing on Monday. “This is …

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After Centuries Of Stealing Land, The U.S. Govt Is Actually Inviting Tribes To Help Manage It
1 year, 10 months ago

After Centuries Of Stealing Land, The U.S. Govt Is Actually Inviting Tribes To Help Manage It

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Last April, in a farm field in eastern Virginia, Ann Richardson gathered with a few hundred people for a celebration. Giving land back is the only way the U.S. government can truly restore justice for tribes, he said, and it’s an issue likely to get congressional attention in the near future. Because these kinds of partnerships are …

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Baby formula arrives in Indianapolis from Germany on US military aircraft to address critical need
2 years, 7 months ago

Baby formula arrives in Indianapolis from Germany on US military aircraft to address critical need

CNN  

Indianapolis CNN — A shipment of 35 tons of baby formula has arrived Sunday in Indianapolis on a US military aircraft from Germany to address a nationwide shortage. The Biden administration official told CNN earlier that the product contained in the first shipment will be distributed to hospitals, doctors, home health care facilities and pharmacies in regions “where the needs …

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Vilsack confirmed for 2nd stint as US agriculture secretary
3 years, 10 months ago

Vilsack confirmed for 2nd stint as US agriculture secretary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to confirm Tom Vilsack as agriculture secretary, his second run at the Cabinet post. He proposed “building a rural economy based on biomanufacturing” and “turning agricultural waste into a variety of products.” Vilsack also pledged to work closely with the Environmental Protection Agency to “spur the industry” on biofuels. With systemic racial …

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Biden’s challenge: Building Cabinet that meets all his goals
4 years ago

Biden’s challenge: Building Cabinet that meets all his goals

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Shortly after President-elect Joe Biden’s victory last month, Cabinet hopeful Marcia Fudge pointedly noted that Black people are often typecast into positions such as housing secretary. Biden could further diversify his Cabinet by picking Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico as the first Native American interior secretary, giving her authority over a powerful agency that oversees the nation’s …

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Biden's challenge: Building Cabinet that meets all his goals
4 years ago

Biden's challenge: Building Cabinet that meets all his goals

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Shortly after President-elect Joe Biden’s victory last month, …

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Biden: Cabinet picks from Obama era mean ‘bold new thinking’
4 years ago

Biden: Cabinet picks from Obama era mean ‘bold new thinking’

Associated Press  

— President-elect Joe Biden on Friday introduced a series of key picks for his new government that drew heavily from the Obama administration, saluting their “deep experience” while insisting he could rely on them for “bold new thinking.” Appearing with Biden were his choice for director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, Susan Rice, who served as President Barack …

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The Latest: Biden’s picks point to their diverse backgrounds
4 years ago

The Latest: Biden’s picks point to their diverse backgrounds

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden : 3:55 p.m. Several of the latest picks announced by President-elect Joe Biden are emphasizing the diversity of the backgrounds as they prepare to join an administration Biden has promised will reflect the varied experiences of Americans. She pledged to unsully an American dream she said “has become an empty promise, a …

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After A Smooth Start, Biden Faces Frustration Over Cabinet Picks
4 years ago

After A Smooth Start, Biden Faces Frustration Over Cabinet Picks

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Joe Biden started his Cabinet rollout strong. Varshini Prakash, executive director of the climate action group Sunrise Movement, called Vilsack’s nomination “a slap in the face to Black Americans who delivered the election to Joe Biden.” A source familiar with the president-elect’s thinking said Biden liked Vilsack’s experience and the fact that he already knows the …

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Biden taps Rice as domestic policy adviser, McDonough for VA
4 years ago

Biden taps Rice as domestic policy adviser, McDonough for VA

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden is naming Susan Rice as director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, giving her broad sway over his administration’s approach to immigration, health care and racial inequality and elevating the prominence of the position in the West Wing. The move marks a surprising shift for Rice, a longtime Democratic foreign policy expert who served …

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AP sources: Biden picks Fudge for housing, Vilsack for USDA
4 years ago

AP sources: Biden picks Fudge for housing, Vilsack for USDA

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden made two key domestic policy picks Tuesday, selecting Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as his housing and urban development secretary and former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to reprise that role in his administration, according to five people familiar with the decisions. As news outlets started reporting Fudge’s selection as HUD secretary, she said on Capitol Hill …

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Biden Selects Marcia Fudge As Housing Secretary, Tom Vilsack For Agriculture
4 years ago

Biden Selects Marcia Fudge As Housing Secretary, Tom Vilsack For Agriculture

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden has selected Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as his housing and urban development secretary and former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to reprise that role in his administration, according to five people familiar with the decisions. Biden sees Fudge as a leading voice for working families and a longtime champion of affordable housing, infrastructure …

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Biden-Harris administration: Here’s who could serve in top roles
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden-Harris administration: Here’s who could serve in top roles

CNN  

Washington CNN — President-elect Joe Biden is beginning to announce the men and women who will serve in top roles in his administration. Adeyemo served during the Obama administration as the President’s senior international economic adviser, and also served as deputy national security adviser, deputy director of the National Economic Council, the first chief of staff of the Consumer Financial …

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