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Secretary Thomas 'Tom' James Vilsack

Full Name: Thomas 'Tom' James Vilsack
Office: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Democratic
First Appointed: 01/20/2009
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Christie; 2 Children: Jess, Doug
Birth Date: 12/13/1950
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA
Home City: Mt. Pleasant, IA
Religion: Roman Catholic

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Recent Public Statements

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Unveils Vision for U.S. Organic Agriculture

May 14, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today discussed his vision for U.S. organic agriculture and USDA efforts to ensure its continued success during remarks to the Organic ...

Secretaries Vilsack and Jewell Highlight Federal Preparedness for 2013 Western Wildfire Season

May 13, 2013 - During a visit to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell outlined the ...

USDA Funds Major Research Initiatives to Study the Effects of Weather and Climatic Variability on Beef and Dairy Cattle

May 7, 2013 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded $19.5 million to support research, education and Extension activities associated with climate solutions in agriculture aimed at ...

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Campaign Finances

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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Over the course of several weeks in 2002, this candidate repeatedly refused requests by citizens in the candidate's own state, leaders of both major political parties, major news organizations and Project Vote Smart staff to provide voters with essential issue information in the 2002 National Political Awareness Test. This candidate would not provide this information to citizens in the candidate's own state - no matter who asked them, when they were asked or how they were asked.

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Contact Information

Department Email
AgSec@usda.gov

Department Webmail
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=ASK_EXPERT2

Department Website
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome

Department Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/usda/

Department Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/usda/

Department Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/USDA

Department
United States Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, Southwest
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202-720-2791

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