Perdue ‘faces a real set of challenges’ due to late start, says Vilsack

Since January, Sonny Perdue’s job has been simple yet slow to come into reach: Win Senate confirmation as agriculture secretary. Perdue’s predecessor at USDA, Tom Vilsack, said during a public radio interview, “Gov. Perdue faces a real set of challenges because his confirmation has been delayed as long as it has.” President Trump’s final nominee… » Read More

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