Economics Quote by Tom Vilsack

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Hillary Clinton was in rural America during the Iowa caucuses, but I think the nature of a campaign makes it more difficult once you…

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I can't give you a specific number today, in large part because the analysis upon which we would make that determination has not been…

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To amplify our efforts, USDA is joining with First Lady Michelle Obama in aggressively promoting the 'Let's Move' campaign, which will combat the epidemic…

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Strong communities ... embrace change. New discoveries require us to think differently and approach things differently, to think anew.

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