Bush Chooses Schafer To Lead Agriculture Dept.
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WASHINGTON — President Bush yesterday nominated Edward Schafer, a former two-term Republican governor from North Dakota, to lead the Agriculture Department, which is hoping to influence the outcome of a new five-year farm bill.
“At every stage of his career, Ed has shown wisdom, foresight and creativity,” Mr. Bush said in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. “Those same qualities will make him a valuable member of my Cabinet and they will make him a trusted friend to America’s farmers and ranchers. His passion for agriculture has deep roots.”
Mr. Schafer, who chose not to run for governor again in North Dakota in 2000, will replace Mike Johanns, who resigned as agriculture secretary last month to launch a bid for the Nebraska Senate seat being vacated by Senator Hagel, a Republican, at the end of next year.
