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NEWS ABOUT: Mike Johanns

Mike Johanns stories: 2 news summaries

Bush Picks Ex-Governor to Head the Farm Team

Schafer could overhaul way Agricultural Department does business

Oct 31, 07 9:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - Edward Schafer has extolled the virtues of smaller government, but he is President Bush’s nominee to head the mammoth Agriculture Department, which employs more than 100,000 people and spends $90 billion a year. If approved by the Senate, the former North Dakota governor would likely be thrust into... More »

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Chuck Hagel • North Dakota • farmer • Mike Johanns • Edward Schafer • farm bill • Department of Agriculture • George W. Bush

Agriculture Boss Leaving to Run for Senate

Critics quick to attack, question his timing

Sep 20, 07 4:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - US Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns is resigning to run for the Nebraska senate seat that Rebublican Chuck Hagel will vacate at the end of 2008. Johanns' timing is less than perfect—he is leaving before Congress approves a new farm bill—something his campaign rivals will surely jump on, along... More »

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Bush administration • Senate • Nebraska • resignation • Bob Kerrey • Mike Johanns • Chuck Nagel

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