Tom Vilsack
Tom Vilsack
Thomas James "Tom" Vilsackis an American politician who has served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture since 2009. A member of the Iowa Democratic Party, Vilsack served as the 40th Governor of Iowa from 1999 to 2007...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth13 December 1950
CityPittsburgh, PA
CountryUnited States of America
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I was very concerned about what I believed and what a lot of my citizens believed were unfair prices at the pump,
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It was a very tough winter for us. We didn't have the normal thaw, and as a result we're getting essentially all of this water at one time,
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The legislature this year established tax credits for small and large wind producers, ... That's a great combination with Sen. Grassley's work and Sen. Harkin's work on the production tax credit at the federal level.
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This program is critical to the elderly, disabled and children of this state,
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When we find new markets for our harvest, we ensure the security of our state's economy,
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The rise of childhood obesity has placed the health of an entire generation at risk.
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Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy.
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Many young and beginning farmers start out in local markets. Some stay there, and some scale up.
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Let us tackle the big issues with bold ideas that transform Iowa to accomplish our shared mission to grow Iowa, and realize our shared vision of Iowa as the best place to live, work and raise a family.