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“CONFIRMATIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Senate section on pages S2531 on May 13.
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:
CONFIRMATIONS
Executive nominations confirmed by the Senate May 13, 2021:
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
AMBER FAYE MCREYNOLDS, OF COLORADO, TO BE A GOVERNOR OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2026.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DONET DOMINIC GRAVES, JR., OF OHIO, TO BE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF COMMERCE.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
JEWEL HAIRSTON BRONAUGH, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
