Monday
Jan262009
Tom Vilsack gets to work as Agriculture Secretary
By Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service
Tom Vilsack, Agriculture Secretary, tells Talk Radio News Service in a conference call today what the American people can expect from his team. Vilsack today signed an ethics agreement called for by President Obama to ensure that all departments operate under transparent and collaborative government. Vilsack said: "It is vital that we have these standards in place, that they be rigorous and that they meet the expectations of the citizens and taxpayers of this country."
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Tom Vilsack, Agriculture Secretary, tells Talk Radio News Service in a conference call today what the American people can expect from his team. Vilsack today signed an ethics agreement called for by President Obama to ensure that all departments operate under transparent and collaborative government. Vilsack said: "It is vital that we have these standards in place, that they be rigorous and that they meet the expectations of the citizens and taxpayers of this country."
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Pelosi: Dealing With Afghanistan
At her weekly press conference Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced her support for President Obama's plan in Afghanistan. Pelosi said, "At last we have a plan and I support the President's plan."
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