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Public Statements

Public Statements

Date Title Officials Location
Oct. 14, 2011 USDA Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Proposed Rules to Improve the Quality of Life and Foster Economic Opportunity for Tribal Communities Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Oct. 13, 2011 Blog: New Trade Agreements a Boon for American Agriculture Thomas Vilsack Unknown
Oct. 12, 2011 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Congressional Passage of Korea, Colombia and Panama Trade Agreements and Trade Adjustment Assistance Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Oct. 7, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Stresses Importance of the American Jobs Act for Illinoisans and Iowans Thomas Vilsack Riverdale, IA
Oct. 3, 2011 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Submission of Korea, Colombia and Panama Trade Agreements Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Sept. 28, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Major Investments to Spur Innovation and Job Creation in Research, Development and Production of Next Generation Biofuels Thomas Vilsack Seattle, WA
Sept. 27, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Payments to Producers in 41 States to Expand the Production and Availability of Advanced Biofuels Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Sept. 26, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Stresses Importance of the American Jobs Act for Californians Thomas Vilsack Sacramento, CA
Sept. 24, 2011 Statement by Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to the Development Committee Timothy Geithner Unknown
Sept. 19, 2011 Women and Agriculture: A Conversation on Improving Global Food Security Hillary Clinton Unknown
Sept. 16, 2011 Remarks at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Women and the Economy Summit Hillary Clinton San Francisco, CA
Sept. 16, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Stresses Importance of the American Jobs Act for Pennsylvanians Thomas Vilsack Pittsburgh, PA
Sept. 16, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding for More Than 500 Projects to Boost Renewable Energy Production, Reduce Energy Costs for Producers and Rural Small Businesses Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Sept. 15, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding To Create Jobs, Improve Rural Electric Infrastructure Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Sept. 14, 2011 United States of America Department of Agriculture Office of Communications Media Briefing By Secretary Vilsack USDA Takes New Steps to Fight E. Coli, Protect the Food Supply Thomas Vilsack Unknown
Sept. 14, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Announces Support to Create Jobs and Boost Small Business Development Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Sept. 10, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Stresses Importance of the American Jobs Act for Floridians Thomas Vilsack Miami, FL
Sept. 9, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Stresses Importance of the American Jobs Act for Ohioans Thomas Vilsack Columbus, OH
Sept. 2, 2011 Blog: Secretary's Column: Agriculture Is Resilient Through Disaster Thomas Vilsack Unknown
Aug. 31, 2011 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Reports of Record Agricultural Exports and Strong Farm Income Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Aug. 31, 2011 US Labor Department Proposes Updates to Child Labor Regulations Hilda Solis Washington, DC
Aug. 30, 2011 U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington, DC Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture Tuesda Thomas Vilsack Unknown
Aug. 29, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Smart Grid, Transmission System Improvements to Create Jobs, Benefit Consumers in 14 States Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Aug. 22, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Projects to Provide Broadband to Rural Communities Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Aug. 22, 2011 Stabenow and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlight Emerging Michigan Industry Thomas Vilsack Lansing, MI
Aug. 22, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Senator Stabenow Hold Roundtable with Michigan Agriculture Leaders to Discuss Jobs and Economic Opportunities Thomas Vilsack Sparta, MI
Aug. 22, 2011 Stabenow and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Meet with Michigan Farmers Thomas Vilsack Sparta, MI
Aug. 18, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support to Create Jobs, Improve Health and Safety for Rural Americans in 31 States and Puerto Rico Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Aug. 17, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding for Over 900 Projects to Boost Renewable Energy Production, Reduce Energy Costs for Producer.... Thomas Vilsack Atkinson, IL
Aug. 17, 2011 Remarks by the President in a Town Hall Meeting in Alpha, Illinois Pres. Barack Obama Alpha, IL
Aug. 17, 2011 Remarks by the President in a Town Hall Meeting in Atkinson, Illinois Pres. Barack Obama Atkinson, IL
Aug. 16, 2011 CNN "American Morning" - Transcript Thomas Vilsack Unknown
Aug. 16, 2011 USDA Radio - Transcript Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Aug. 16, 2011 USDA Radio - Transcript Steven Chu Washington, DC
Aug. 16, 2011 Remarks by the President in Breakout Session of White House Rural Economic Forum Hosted by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Pres. Barack Obama Peosta, IA
Aug. 15, 2011 Remarks by the President in a Town Hall Meeting in Cannon Falls, Minnesota Pres. Barack Obama Cannon Falls, MN
Aug. 11, 2011 Remarks on the Food Crisis in the Horn of Africa Hillary Clinton Washington, DC
Aug. 11, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Additional Assistance to Wyoming Ranchers to Increase Sage-Grouse Populations, Enhance Habitats on 38,000 Acres Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Aug. 10, 2011 U.S. Department of Transportation Reinforces Commitment to No New Regulations for America's Agricultural Community Ray LaHood Washington, DC
Aug. 9, 2011 USDA Media Conference: Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and John Clifford, Chief Veterinarian Officer on Animal Disease Traceability Thomas Vilsack Unknown
Aug. 8, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Changes to CRP to Assist Producers Impacted by Severe Drought Conditions Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
Aug. 8, 2011 USDA Media Conference Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Reassures Farmers and Ranchers in States Affected by Extreme Weather, Announces Changes to CRP to Assist Producers Impacted by Severe Drought Conditions Thomas Vilsack Unknown
Aug. 4, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Holds White House Rural Forum to Discuss Jobs and Economic Opportunities in Wisconsin Thomas Vilsack West Allis, WI
Aug. 3, 2011 USDA Grant Supports North Carolina State University-led Research To Reduce Number of Food-Borne Illnesses Thomas Vilsack Milwaukee, WI
Aug. 3, 2011 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Discusses USDA Focus on Food Safety Thomas Vilsack Milwaukee, WI
Aug. 3, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Tells Scientists and Researchers: 'Safe Food is a National Priority' Thomas Vilsack Milwaukee, WI
Aug. 3, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights Wisconsin as a National Success Story at 'New Markets, New Jobs' Tour Thomas Vilsack Milwaukee, WI
Aug. 1, 2011 Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers in 11 Western State to Increase Sage Grouse Populations and Enhance Habitats Thomas Vilsack Unknown
July 28, 2011 Blog: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Urges Philanthropists to "Step Up and Take Risks" Thomas Vilsack Unknown
July 28, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Addresses National FFA Leaders about New Opportunities in Agriculture Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
July 24, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Joins the National Council of La Raza to Highlight Improvements to the Nutritional Health of Hispanics in Communities across the Country Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
July 21, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Holds White House Rural Roundtable to Discuss Economic Growth and Job Creation in Maryland Thomas Vilsack Annapolis, MD
July 21, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Maryland Governor O'Malley Host Fourth Annual "Buy Local" Cookout Thomas Vilsack Annapolis, MD
July 13, 2011 Remarks as Prepared at American Farm Bureau Federation Ray LaHood Unknown
July 7, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding To Preserve and Revitalize Rural Rental Housing Complexes Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
July 6, 2011 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the U.S.-Mexico Agreement to Resolve the Cross-Border Trucking Dispute Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
July 5, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Invites Applications to Promote Regional Business Development and Job Creation Efforts Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
July 1, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Meets Colorado Business Leaders to Discuss Economic Growth and Job Creation Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 30, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Economic Development Funding To Create Jobs, Economic Opportunity and Strengthen Rural Communities Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 29, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support for Small, Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers and Cooperatives to Create Jobs by Becoming More Profitable and Efficient Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 29, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Economic Development Funding To Create Jobs In Rural Communities In 11 States Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 29, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Visits Southwestern Fires Thomas Vilsack Phoenix, AZ
June 23, 2011 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on G-20 Action Plan to Address Food Security and Food Price Volatility Thomas Vilsack Paris, France
June 17, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Leads U.S. Delegation to G-20 Summit of Agricultural Ministers Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 16, 2011 UPDATED: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Visits Iowa to Tour Flooding and Discuss USDA Assistance for Farmers and Rural Residents Thomas Vilsack Glenwood, IA
June 16, 2011 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Votes to Undermine America's Renewable Energy Industry Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 13, 2011 Remarks With Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete Hillary Clinton Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
June 13, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Announces Goal for Smart Grid Investments and Funding to Improve Electric Services to Customers in 10 States Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 13, 2011 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Innovation in American Agriculture, Sustainable Solutions to Help Feed the World Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 12, 2011 Feed the Future Announcement at Mlandizi Farm Women's Cooperative Hillary Clinton Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
June 9, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Continued Funding For Collaborative Forest Restoration Projects Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 8, 2011 United States Department Of Agriculture Media Conference: Efforts To Reduce Greenhouse Gases And Help Develop Environmental Markets Thomas Vilsack Unknown
June 7, 2011 USDA Funds Projects Across the Country to Advance Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 7, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Joins Nutrition Partners to Highlight Childhood Hunger Campaign and Summer Food Service Program for Kids Thomas Vilsack Arlington, VA
June 6, 2011 United States of America Department of Agriculture Press Conference for MyPlate Food Icon Thomas Vilsack Unknown
June 3, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Introduces a Framework and Map to Improve the Health of America's Watersheds Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 2, 2011 First Lady, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Surgeon General Benjamin Launch MyPlate Icon as a New Reminder to Help Consumers to Make Healthier Food Choices Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
June 1, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Kicks Off June Homeownership Month Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
May 31, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Renews Interim Directive Covering Roadless Areas in National Forests Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
May 26, 2011 Hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry - Remarks as Prepared For Delivery: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
May 25, 2011 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and American Farm Bureau Federal (AFBF) Thomas Vilsack Unknown
May 17, 2011 USDA Announces Grants under International Food Assistance Programs Expected To Benefit 5.2 Million People This Year Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
May 14, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, FEMA Administrator Fugate Statement on Opening of Morganza Spillway Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
May 13, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights Renewable Energy Development, Efforts to Reduce U.S. Oil Dependence During Massachusetts Visit Thomas Vilsack Medford, MA
May 12, 2011 Hearing of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture - Statement of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
May 11, 2011 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Record Agricultural Exports for First Half of Fiscal Year 2011 Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
May 6, 2011 Remarks at Food Security Event Hillary Clinton Rome, Italy
May 5, 2011 Remarks by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Energy Secretary Chu on USDA and DOE Biomass Research and Development Grants to Reduce America's Reliance on Imported Oil Thomas Vilsack Unknown
May 5, 2011 Remarks by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Energy Secretary Chu on USDA and DOE Biomass Research and Development Grants to Reduce America's Reliance on Imported Oil Steven Chu Unknown
May 3, 2011 Joint Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate on the Opening of the Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway in Southern Missouri Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 30, 2011 Attorney General Eric Holder and Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announce Settlement of Lawsuit Against USDA by Native American Farmers Eric Holder Washington, DC
April 30, 2011 Attorney General Eric Holder and Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announce Settlement of Lawsuit Against USDA by Native American Farmers Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 29, 2011 USDA Announces Export Promotion Allocations for Fiscal Year 2011 Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 27, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, NFL Quarterback Sam Bradford Urge Native American Youth to Get Active Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 21, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support for Community Projects, Health Care and Education to Improve Quality of Life in Rural America Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 20, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Broadband Investments To Spur Job Creation and Economic Opportunity in Rural America Thomas Vilsack Denver, CO
April 20, 2011 USDA Awards Grant to the University of Hawaii to Help Prevent Childhood Obesity in Minority Populations Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 19, 2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and EPA Administrator Jackson Meet with Farmers, Ranchers, and Renewable Energy Leaders in Iowa Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
April 15, 2011 U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Energy Announce Funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative Steven Chu Washington, DC
April 15, 2011 U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Energy Announce Funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative Thomas Vilsack Washington, DC
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