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“CONFIRMATIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the in the Senate section section on page S2840 on June 7.
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 June 7, 2022:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ALEX WAGNER, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
CHAVONDA J. JACOBS-YOUNG, OF GEORGIA, TO BE UNDER SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
SHALANDA H. BAKER, OF TEXAS, TO BE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MINORITY ECONOMIC IMPACT, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
KENNETH L. WAINSTEIN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNDER SECRETARY FOR INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYSIS, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.
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