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“CONFIRMATIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Senate section on pages S1255 on Feb. 27, 2018.
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 February 27, 2018:
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WILLIAM NORTHEY, OF IOWA, TO BE UNDER SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE FOR FARM AND FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES.
THE JUDICIARY
ELIZABETH L. BRANCH, OF GEORGIA, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT.
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