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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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Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health
1 year, 3 months ago

Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Hundreds of communities around the country will share more than $1 billion in federal money to help them plant and maintain trees under a federal program that is intended to reduce extreme heat, benefit health and improve access to nature. “We think we can mitigate extreme heat incidents and events in many of the cities.” Separately, …

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Agricultural producers and food businesses throughout nation getting $320 million boost from USDA
1 year, 6 months ago

Agricultural producers and food businesses throughout nation getting $320 million boost from USDA

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, N.H. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeding agricultural producers and food businesses with millions of dollars in investment funds to improve markets, create and strengthen jobs, control food prices and improve nutrition, Secretary Tom Vilsack said Thursday. “We’re here to underscore the important role that local and regional food systems play for American agriculture and farmers, and …

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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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Rural areas to get $759M in grants for high-speed internet
2 years, 1 month ago

Rural areas to get $759M in grants for high-speed internet

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Agriculture Department announced Thursday it is making available $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet, part of the broader $65 billion push for high-speed connectivity from last year’s infrastructure law. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House senior adviser Mitch Landrieu unveiled the grants during a visit to North …

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India Removes Old Block on US Farm Trade; Allows Import of Pork From Nation
2 years, 11 months ago

India Removes Old Block on US Farm Trade; Allows Import of Pork From Nation

News 18  

The United States announced Monday that India would allow imports of US pork and pork products for the first time, welcoming the removal of an old block on US farm trade. “This new opportunity marks the culmination of nearly two decades of work to gain market access for US pork to India –- and it signals positive movement in US-India …

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USDA head visits Vermont, hears about farm runoff reductions
3 years, 4 months ago

USDA head visits Vermont, hears about farm runoff reductions

Associated Press  

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Vermont officials told the U.S. Department of Agriculture secretary on Thursday that farm efforts to reduce phosphorus runoff and federal money to support that work are paying off to improve the water quality of Lake Champlain. for more than 90% of all reported phosphorus reductions in Vermont, so it’s been very impressive,” state Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts …

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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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Agriculture secretary nominee Vilsack endorses biofuels push
3 years, 10 months ago

Agriculture secretary nominee Vilsack endorses biofuels push

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Tom Vilsack, President Joe Biden’s nominee for secretary of agriculture, pledged Tuesday to focus on climate change initiatives and work to address racial inequities in agricultural assistance programs. Republican Joni Ernst of Iowa questioned whether Vilsack’s commitment to biofuels would clash with the Biden administration’s public commitment to switch the federal vehicle fleet to electric cars and trucks. …

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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: 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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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 On The Defensive After Leaked Audio Reveals Push For Police Reform Delay
4 years ago

Biden On The Defensive After Leaked Audio Reveals Push For Police Reform Delay

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The incoming administration is on the defensive after leaked audio revealed that President-elect Joe Biden recently warned civil rights leaders against immediate police reform out of fear it would hurt Democrats’ chances at winning the upcoming Senate runoff elections in Georgia. https://t.co/NSykP8rN0L — Ryan Grim December 10, 2020 Biden argued that a push to implement police reform …

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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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What you need to know about Biden’s cabinet picks
4 years ago

What you need to know about Biden’s cabinet picks

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Joe Biden has moved swiftly to build out his administration, naming his choices for Cabinet posts such as secretary of state, secretary of defense and health and human services secretary. Several of Biden’s picks would make history if confirmed by the United States Senate as the first woman or person of color to serve in their role. …

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Biden Plans To Tap Rep. Marcia Fudge As Housing Secretary, Tom Vilsack For USDA
4 years ago

Biden Plans To Tap Rep. Marcia Fudge As Housing Secretary, Tom Vilsack For USDA

NPR  

Biden Plans To Tap Rep. Marcia Fudge As Housing Secretary, Tom Vilsack For USDA Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Updated at 7:30 p.m. ET President-elect Joe Biden is expected to name Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development and former Iowa Gov. Biden chose Fudge because of her …

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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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