Agriculture leaders press Senate to confirm Rollins for USDA

Agriculture leaders press Senate to confirm Rollins for USDA: ‘Voice of farmers’
Agricultural leaders urged the Senate to confirm President Donald Trump‘s secretary of agriculture nominee, Brooke Rollins. In a letter, 28 state agriculture leaders voiced their support for Rollins,
Key Takeaways from Brooke Rollins’ Confirmation Hearing for Agriculture Secretary
During her confirmation hearing, she emphasized her dedication to agriculture and addressed her stance on ethanol, the Renewable Fuel Standard, tariff impact aid for farmers and Prop 12.
Trump Agriculture pick Brooke Rollins vows to protect farmers, ranchers
Secretary of Agriculture nominee Brooke Rollins on Thursday promised to protect the nation's farmers, ranchers and rural communities if confirmed by the Senate during her confirmation hearing.
SPLC Concerned About Brooke Rollins’ Nomination to Lead the United States Department of Agriculture
Yesterday, the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee held its hearing to consider the nomination of Brooke Rollins to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The USDA plays a vital role in shaping agricultural policies that address the needs of both Americans and people around the world,
Trump’s Agriculture Pick Addresses Tariff and Immigration Impact on Farmers
Brooke Rollins, the president’s nominee to lead the Agriculture Department, appeared before the Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday.
WATCH LIVE: Brooke Rollins testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for agriculture secretary
The former White House aide, who served as Trump's domestic policy chief during his first administration, previously served as the general deputy counsel and policy advisor for former Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
Trump USDA secretary nominee Brooke Rollins says she has 'a lot to learn' about bird flu
Trump agriculture secretary nominee Brooke Rollins says bird flu will be 'one of the very top priorities' for USDA if she is ...
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Brooke Rollins says she'll shield farmers from impacts of Trump's tariffs in ag secretary nomination hearing
Neither of Texas’ two senators serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee. But both Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz introduced ...
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USDA Secretary Nominee Has Confirmation Hearing
Ag Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins spoke with Senators on a wide range of topics during her confirmation hearing last week.
USDA secretary nominee says politics shouldn’t influence California wildfire response
Efforts by the U.S. Forest Service to fight wildfires in California shouldn’t be influenced by politics, President Donald ...
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Hearing on USDA pick Rollins set
Brooke Rollins, a policy adviser in the first Trump administration, has been on a smoother course than other Cabinet nominees ...
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Rollins receives warm welcome at Senate Ag
Brooke Rollins, President Trump’s nominee for agriculture secretary, received a warm response from the Senate Agriculture ...
Trump pick to lead USDA eyes payments to farmers to cover trade losses from tariffs
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Thursday she would consider direct payments ...
Food stamps: Agriculture nominee says she ‘can’t commit’ to opposing cuts to SNAP
Rollins said that while she cannot make a commitment to opposing cuts, she can commit to “a lot of time, a lot of thought, a lot of conversation.” ...