Sec. Duncan, Sec. Vilsack read to children in Washington
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack reads to children as part of the Education Department's "Read to the Top" initiative in Washington on July 17, 2009. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- U.S. government officials unveiled a consumer Web site Wednesday designed to provide the latest information on food safety and food recalls in one place.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Friday the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $600,000 in grants to help poor rural residents.
SEATTLE, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- A focus on restoration will help make U.S. forests resilient to climate change, improve their health and create jobs, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
WASHINGTON, July 27 (UPI) -- Twenty-three universities will share $3.3 million to enhance their international research and teaching capabilities, the U.S. Agriculture Department said.
BLAIRS, Va., July 18 (UPI) -- Virginia was the latest scheduled stop Saturday in U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's efforts to boost the federal economic stimulus program.
WASHINGTON, July 7 (UPI) -- Members of U.S. President Obama's Cabinet traveled to Capitol Hill Tuesday to testify on different portions of the sweeping climate change and energy bill.
