Two Names Vying for No 2 USDA Post in Carter Admin
Washington AP two candidates McLeod and White vie for deputy secretary of agriculture role. McLeod cited as front runner though not fully trusted by some aides. White praised for campaign work in Texas. Bergland expects quick decisions on other top USDA jobs as Carter nears final selection.
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Agriculture Department
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Senate Agriculture Committee
Carter
Capitol Hill
John White
Texas
McLeod
Bob Bergland
D-Minn
Bergland
USDA
Congress
Herman D. Talmadge
D-Ga
House Agriculture Committee
Consumer activist eyed for senior USDA post sparks agency worries
Report says Carol Foreman of the Consumer Federation of America is under consideration for an assistant secretary role as Carter takes office. USDA officials fear she could shake up consumer oversight, especially in meat poultry inspection and marketing services, amid reshuffles likely under Bergland.
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Agriculture Department
Carol Foreman
Consumer Federation of America
USDA
China may increase U S farm purchases
The USDA reports suggest China could resume regular farm trade with the United States amid past volatility. Exports peaked in 1974 at 664.3 million dollars, fell to 76.7 million last year, and 50 million so far this year, with no 1977 prospects.
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Carter
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Crop disaster payments may see few changes
The Agriculture Department plans an overhaul of crop disaster aid amid rising applications that could cost $400 million or more, but officials doubt payouts will reach the 1974 or 1975 levels. Carter’s team aims to stabilize farm income with broader policies, including insurance reforms.
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Congress
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Agriculture Department
Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
USDA
Federal Crop Insurance Corp
Bob Bergland
D-Minn
Carter
Bergland
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