Schafer takes helm at USDA

March 10, 2008

Ed Schafer was sworn in Jan. 28 as the 29th Secretary of Agriculture, replacing Deputy Secretary Chuck Connor, who had served as acting secretary since September when former secretary Mike Johanns resigned. Schafer was governor in his home state of North Dakota from 1992 to 2000. His appointment was supported by the state's Democratic congressional delegation and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate without controversy.

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