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Chairwoman Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider USDA and Farm Credit Administration Nominees

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today released the following opening statement at a hearing to consider the nominations of Dr. Jose Emilio Esteban, of California, to be Under Secretary for Food Safety ...
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What releases are upcoming from the Agriculture Department on Oct. 7

There are two releases scheduled to be published on Oct. 7.
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Notice of Intent To Request Approval To Establish a New Information Collection discussed on Oct. 5 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Rural Business-Cooperative Service set to publish a new notice on Oct. 7

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 7.
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USDA Partners with Local Groups to Increase Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans

News Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small announced today the Department is providing $4 million in loans to expand the Native American Relending Pilot program. Two Native Community Development Financial Institutions (NCDFIs) will use the loan funds to expand homeownership opportunities for Native Americans living on tribal lands in South and North Dakota.
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Senators Stabenow, Boozman Applaud Senate Confirmation of Vincent Logan

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), the Committee’s Ranking Member, today announced that the U.S. Senate confirmed Mr. Vincent Garfield Logan, of New York, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board.
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Senate Agriculture Committee Advances USDA and Farm Credit Administration Nominees

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), the Committee’s Ranking Member, today announced the Committee voted to advance the nominations of Dr. Jose Emilio Esteban, of California, to ...
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Senate Ag Committee Leaders Call for Expansion of Margin Protection Tools

News Release: WASHINGTON- U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) and Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to accelerate the expansion of margin protection tools to help more producers address the increased risk associated with elevated production costs such as fuel and fertilizers.
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Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Business Meeting to Review USDA and Farm Credit Administration Nominees

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced that the Committee will hold a business meeting to review the nominations of Dr. Jose Emilio Esteban, of California, ...
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“THE FISCAL CLIFF” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 1, 2013

“THE FISCAL CLIFF” was published on pages S8622-S8625 of the Congressional Record on Jan. 1, 2013.
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“THE FARM BILL” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Dec. 31, 2012

“THE FARM BILL“ was published in the Senate section on pages S8580-S8583 on Dec. 31, 2012
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Intent To Request a New Information Collection on Oct. 5

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA: Food and Nutrition Service 'is already providing assistance to those communities affected in Puerto Rico'

U.S. Department of Agriculture offers aid to farmers, ranchers and residents in Puerto Rico following the recent Hurricane Fiona.
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Agriculture Department discusses Rural eConnectivity Program, Correction on Oct. 5

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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4-H Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Senate Efforts in Support of National 4-H Week

News Release: WASHINGTON - The co-chairs of the Senate 4-H Caucus, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and John Boozman (R-AR), championed a resolution supporting “National 4-H Week" that was unanimously adopted by the chamber last week.
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Agriculture Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Food Programs Reporting System on Oct. 5

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Stabenow Releases Statement, Fact Sheet on Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Work; Will Address White House Conference Today

News Release: WASHINGTON - Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry will address the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health today as part of a panel with U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, House Appropriations ...
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Information Collection; Disposal of Mineral Materials discussed on Oct. 5 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Fact Sheet: FNS Advances Goals of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

Fact Sheet: FNS Advances Goals of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
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