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NCBA Congratulates Newly Confirmed USDA and EPA Officials

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane issued a statement congratulating Stephen Vaden on his confirmation as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and David Fotouhi to be Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

“The cattle industry is thrilled to see two more highly qualified nominees receive confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

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