Madigan, Edward R
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Sec. Edward R. Madigan never tilled a farm but he is known for his legislative efforts for agriculture as an Illinois congressman. He brought his shrewd management expertise to the US Department of Agriculture and was known to be sensitive to the farmers' and consumers' needs.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1992
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Espy, Mike
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Mike Espy is the Sec of Agriculture in the Clinton administration, the first African American to hold the position. He had a strong record as a supporter of agricultural and rural interests as a member of Congress. His life and career are profiled.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1993
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Pena, Federico F
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Federico F. Pena, the Sec of Transportation in the Clinton administration, has an ambitious agenda for modernizing the US transportation infrastructure. He is the former mayor of Denver, CO. His life and political career are profiled.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1993
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