Tom Vilsack is Biden's pick for Agriculture Secretary according to Politico, though a formal announcement hasn't been made yet. Vilsack has already served in that role under Obama, and advised on rural and agriculture policy during Biden's campaign. He is definitely not a wild-eyed reformer. I suppose that means he'd be easier to get confirmed, … Continue reading Vilsack
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David Scott, House Ag Chair
On Tuesday, David Scott (D-Ga) was chosen as the House chair for the agriculture committee, replacing Collin Peterson (D-Minn) who lost his bid for re-election. Here's how Mother Jones and The Hill reported the news. A politician's staff matter, also. Scott's former chief of staff, Gary Woodward, left in early November for a position at … Continue reading David Scott, House Ag Chair
Acorns and Alligators 