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Secretary Thomas 'Tom' James Vilsack's Public Statements on Environment

Thomas 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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May 13, 2013 Secretaries Vilsack and Jewell Highlight Federal Preparedness for 2013 Western Wildfire Season Boise, ID
May 7, 2013 USDA Funds Major Research Initiatives to Study the Effects of Weather and Climatic Variability on Beef and Dairy Cattle Madison, WI
April 17, 2013 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Honor Efforts of Urban Forestry Partners Los Angeles, CA
April 17, 2013 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Seeks Nominations for Forestry Research Advisory Council Washington, DC
April 4, 2013 Grants to Help Farms & Ranches Build Resilience to Drought Washington, DC
Feb. 21, 2013 Keynote Address by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack at 2013 USDA Ag Outlook Conference Unknown
Feb. 21, 2013 Keynote Address by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack at 2013 USDA Ag Outlook Conference Unknown
Jan. 14, 2013 Remarks of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to 94th Annual Meeting of the Farm Bureau Federation Nashville, TN
July 2, 2012 Blog: USDA, EPA Sign 5 Year Commitment with 1890 Universities Unknown
June 15, 2012 Statement from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Today's Environmental Protection Agency Action allowing E15 to be Used by Model Year 2001 and Newer Passenger Vehicles Unknown
May 25, 2012 USDA Announces Results for Conservation Reserve Program General Sign-Up Washington, DC
May 2, 2012 Agriculture Secretary and Colorado Governor Release Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Colorado Roadless Rule Denver, CO
March 2, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces New Conservation Reserve Program Initiative to Restore Grasslands, Wetlands and Wildlife Washington, DC
March 2, 2012 USDA Forest Service Makes $1 Million Commitment to Get Kids Outdoors Washington, DC
Dec. 13, 2011 USDA Revises National Nutrient Management Standard to Achieve Maximum Agricultural, Environmental Benefits Washington, DC
June 13, 2011 USDA Announces New Recreational, Fishing and Hunting Opportunities in Rural Areas Washington, DC
June 8, 2011 United States Department Of Agriculture Media Conference: Efforts To Reduce Greenhouse Gases And Help Develop Environmental Markets Unknown
May 6, 2011 Renewable Energy Development on Public Lands Highlighted in Interagency Report to Congress Washington, DC
April 13, 2011 Hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - Statement of Secretary Thomas Vilsack Washington, D.C.
April 13, 2011 Hearing of the Environmental & Public Works Committee - Oversight Hearing on Domestic Renewable Fuels: From Ethanol to Advanced Biofuels Washington, DC
March 8, 2011 USDA Reminds Landowners and Producers of CRP General Sign-up Washington, DC
March 1, 2011 Hearing of the House Appropriations Committee's Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee - Remarks as Prepared for Delivery: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Washington, DC
Dec. 16, 2010 USDA Announces Final Environmental Impact Statement for Genetically Engineered Alfalfa Washington, DC
Dec. 16, 2010 Comments by Secretary Vilsack Regarding Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Roundup Ready Alfalfa Unknown
Nov. 30, 2010 USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Farmers and Ranchers Improve Rural Environmental Quality and Energy Efficiency Washington, DC
Oct. 13, 2010 Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Concerning the Environmental Protection Agency's Decision on E15 Washington, DC
Sept. 14, 2010 Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up Benefits Producers, Protects Sensitive Habitat Washington, DC
May 13, 2010 Statement From Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Environmental Protection Agency's Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule and Its Impact on Bioenergy Washington, DC
May 12, 2010 New Federal Strategy for Chesapeake Launches Major Initiatives and Holds Government Accountable for Progress Washington, DC
April 22, 2010 USDA Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Earth Day; Rural Communities Across America Benefit From Water and Environmental Infrastructure Projects, Improved Water Availability and Quality Washington, DC
March 10, 2010 Secretary Vilsack Announces Details and Objectives of USDA's Office of Environmental Markets Washington, DC
June 23, 2009 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recovery Act Projects To Address Safety Hazards And Environmental Damage At Abandoned Mines Washington, DC
June 11, 2009 Hearing of the House Committee on Agriculture - Pending Climate Legislation Washington, DC
June 4, 2009 Statement by Thomas Vilsack Secretary Of Agriculture Before The Subcommittee On Agriculture, Rural Development, Food And Drug Administration, And Related Agencies Committee On Appropriations, United States Senate Washington, DC
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