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RMA moving to reduce improper payments, House panel told
By Derrick Cain | Agri Pulse | April 25, 2013
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2013 - The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has been taking steps to reduce improper payments as part of a larger effort to cut costs, RMA Administrator Brandon Willis told a House panel today.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Mr. Michael Scuse; Administrator for the Farm Service Agency, Mr. Juan Garcia; Administrator for the Foreign Agricultural Service, Ms. Suzanne Heinen; Administrator for the Risk Management Agency, Mr.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, Ms. Ann Mills; Acting Chief for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Mr. Jason Weller; and USDA Budget Director Mr. Mike Young testified before the Subcommittee.
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development, Mr. Doug O’Brien; Acting Administrator for the Rural Utility Service, Mr. John Padalino; Acting Administrator for the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Ms. Lillian Salerno; Administrator for the Rural Housing Service, Ms.
USDA agencies cutting costs ahead of cuts, House panel told
By Derrick Cain | Agri Pulse | April 24, 2013
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 - Two USDA agencies told a House panel today that while they will be tightening their belts in the wake of a reduced FY 2014 budget request from the administration and the results of sequestration, they expect to maintain high levels of service.
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden says it's 'an essential thing' to solve sequestration
By Mark McCarter | AL.com | April 22, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- NASA has never shied away from bold challenges. This time, rather than an exotic mission that breaks gravity, it's taking a different approach to a new force that's seemingly keeping everyone grounded: Sequestration.
More beatings for American pastor in Iran
By Michael Carl | WND | April 23, 2013
A report from a legal team advocating for an American pastor jailed by the Islamic regime in Iran confirms that there have been more beatings – and little medical treatment available.
Saeed Abedini is locked up Iran’s notorious Evin Prison.
Local politics goes to nation's capital with 'turbo' representation from Huntsville area
By Mark McCarter | AL.com | April 23, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- We were on a rooftop on J Street and apparently the finest set designer from Hollywood was called on to do the backdrop.
Washington leaders assure Huntsville delegation that defense spending remains priority
By Mark McCarter | AL.com | April 23, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Give 'em credit. No matter their geography or party, their experience and their ideology, they knew their audience.
Lawmakers Question NASA Funding for SLS-Orion, Planetary Science
By Dan Leone | Space News | April 19, 2013