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Vilsack: U.S. largely safe from European E. coli outbreak

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is "reasonably confident" that U.S. consumers won't face the sort of E. coli outbreak plaguing Germany.

 

Government replaces food guide pyramid with a plate

Government replaces food guide pyramid with a plate

The government is replacing its food guide pyramid with a simpler everyday symbol: a plate. And many nutritionists are applauding the change. The exact look of the new symbol, which is being unveiled Thursday by first lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, is under close wraps.

 

Shirley Sherrod to meet with agriculture secretary

Shirley Sherrod to meet with agriculture secretary

Former U.S. Department of Agriculture official Shirley Sherrod says she is meeting with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday to discuss ...

 

Obama says USDA "jumped the gun" on Sherrod ouster

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack rushed to judgment when he dismissed a former government official over racism allegations, U.S. President Barack Obama said in an interview on Thursday.

 

USDA to Reconsider Ouster of Official for Race Comments

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he will 'conduct a thorough review and consider additional facts' regarding the department's decision to oust a black employee over racially tinged comments.

 

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