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“COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2021-08-09” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D915 on Aug. 8.
The Department is primarily focused on food nutrition, with assistance programs making up 80 percent of its budget. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department implements too many regulations and restrictions and impedes the economy.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR MONDAY,
AUGUST 9, 2021
(Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated)
Senate
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: business meeting to consider the nominations of Xochitl Torres Small, of New Mexico, to be Under Secretary for Rural Development, and Robert Farrell Bonnie, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, both of the Department of Agriculture, Time to be announced, Room to be announced.
House
No hearings are scheduled.
