Congressman Steve King asked Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to explain how he could keep meat inspectors fully employed while functioning inside the new budget cut in spending growth. Vilsack said that the only option was more funds. King rejected
The USDA contains a department called the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service whose role is to protect the nation’s agriculture from pests and disease. Like everyone else, their budget is being cut by the sequester. Yesterday a regional manager
When questioned about Obama Administration Spending $400,000 on oil paintings, Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack refused to answer the ABC news correspondent and calling it “small-ball.”
Hold on to your hat. Because the video we just obtained from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will knock it off. The video, which we obtained pursuant to a May 18, 2012, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request,
Federal law specifically states that any alien granted entry into the United States must be financially self-sufficient so as not to become a “public charge” dependent on welfare. But new data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reveals that
Wednesday night on The O’Reilly Factor, Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, broke a series of previously unreleased US Department of Agriculture Videos featuring required “Cultural Sensitivity Training.” The program required employees to chant, “The pilgrims were illegal aliens,” never
(AP) Guest lineups for the Sunday news showsWASHINGTONGuest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: NBC’s “Meet the Press” _ President Barack Obama. ___ ABC’s “This Week” _ Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.; Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz. ___ ___ CBS’ “Face
If Congress fails to pass the Farm Bill before January 1st, milk prices could rise to $8 a gallon. America could go over the “milk cliff” because of an arcane 1949 provision that could more than double the price of
Among the many reasons to oppose the reelection of Pres. Barack Obama was his sponsorship and expansion of USDA settlements, including the fraud-filled Pigford settlement that many Breitbart News readers are aware of. These “farmer settlements” were supposedly for past
A group of black farmers led by Pigford critic Eddie Slaughter has endorsed Republican John House in the race for Georgia’s 2nd district. House is running against longtime Democratic incumbent and Congressional Black Caucus member Sanford Bishop. In a video
In the race for Iowa’s heavily rural, agriculture 4th Congressional District, Democrat’s Christie Vilsack appears to have zero endorsements from agriculture groups while incumbent Republican Steve King has the support of sixty groups. Iowa is called the “Food Capital of
CNBC’s Larry Kudlow is asking publicly what many voters have pondered privately: is President Barack Obama exploding welfare to buy votes? The facts Kudlow cites are alarming: According to Jeff Sessions, the rankingRepublican on the Senate Budget Committee, means-tested welfare
With Romney and Ryan both calling on Obama Attorney General Eric Holder to resign amid new revelations about operation Fast & Furious, it’s important to also keep in mind Eric Holder’s key role in a multi-billion dollar fraud scheme that
MONTANA – The new school year is only a few weeks old, but it’s already becoming clear that the federal government’s new school lunch guidelines are about as popular as the NFL’s replacement referees. After EAGnews.org published a recent article
By KRISTI EATON and GRANT SCHULTEAssociated PressNORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D.Beef Products Inc. sued ABC News, Inc. for defamation Thursday over its coverage of a meat product that critics dub “pink slime,” claiming the network damaged the company by misleading consumers
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says the drought that’s covering more than half of the continental U.S. will likely result in higher food prices, but added consumers won’t notice until “later this year, first part of next year.”
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton wrote this evening to condemn the actions of Dan Savage: UGH …. Savage later called the walk-out “pansy-a**ed” which, from someone who helms an anti-bullying campaign, is obviously a very negative thing
Major administration officials, up to and including the President of the United States, have cut videos on behalf of Dan Savage’s It Gets Better Project. Supporters of Savage include: President Obama; Vice President Joe Biden (who can be seen grinning
(AP) Emails show White House input on Sherrod ousterBy MARY CLARE JALONICKAssociated PressWASHINGTONWhite House officials were in close contact with the Agriculture Department in the hours leading up to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s decision to fire USDA employee Shirley Sherrod
Over the last three years, the number of Americans on food stamps has skyrocketed by two-thirds and stands at a record-high 46 million citizens, or one out of every seven people in the United States. Despite the historic rise in
Continuing his fight against costly food stamp fraud and abuse, Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) has sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack requesting an immediate explanation of the USDA’s oversight procedures
From the Department of Justice: Attorney General Eric Holder and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statements on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia approval of the historic Pigford II settlement: “This settlement allows the Department
From AgWeek: WASHINGTON — Despite his earlier statements that the Obama administration would let Congress write the next farm bill, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack commented Oct. 3 and 4 on several sections of the bill… …Vilsack said in the interview
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has officially joined a prestigious list of Democrat economic geniuses that believe entitlement programs stimulate the economy. First there was Nancy Pelosi who said, “Now, let me say about unemployment insurance…this is one of the
Will Senator Chuck Grassley look at THIS evidence about the massive fraud in Pigford? His office number is 202-224-3744. Please leave a comment and let us know what Grassley’s office says to you. I want you to get a good
Who wants the government to tell our kids what they should eat? Not me. Regrettably, since The First Lady has no purpose other than pet causes, government is needlessly perpetuating its involvement in an area that lies outside its purview.
There are number of factors that could lead to the Pigford scandal becoming a political issue in Iowa, of all places. The state’s demographics – about 95% Caucasian – might make this seem unlikely but it’s very interesting how many
From the Associated Press: The Obama administration is offering at least $1.3 billion to settle complaints from female and Hispanic farmers who say they faced discrimination from the Agriculture Department. The Agriculture and Justice departments announced Friday that farmers who
From David Weigel’s report for Slate: On Saturday, [Shirley] Sherrod finally sued Breitbart. I talked to Breitbart about the suit today. “The National Black Farmers Association is holding a press conference tomorrow,” he argued, citing an event that the organization
New Media Entrepreneur declares that his voice will not be suppressed. Andrew Breitbart and the head of Breitbart.tv sued by Pigford claimant. Los Angeles, CA, February 12, 2011 – Breitbart.com LLC announced today that its Chairman and CEO Andrew Breitbart
New Media Entrepreneur declares that his voice will not be suppressed. Andrew Breitbart and the head of Breitbart.tv sued by Pigford claimant. Los Angeles, CA, February 12, 2011 – Breitbart.com LLC announced today that its Chairman and CEO Andrew Breitbart
Nearly two weeks ago, I did two interviews with farmers in Georgia who both made a serious accusation against Congressman Sanford Bishop related to the Pigford v. Glickman black farmers settlement — that when they brought up excessive lawyer fees
From Lee Stranahan writing at the Huffington Post: While I was conducting a video interview with a Georgia farmer named Eddie Slaughter a couple of weeks ago, he made a surprising and stunning allegation: that he had told his congressman
As the Pigford investigation continues, it is important to note that we have demonstrated in our Pigford Report that there is massive fraud in the Pigford I settlement, but you have yet to hear a pro-Pigford politician admit to that
Several weeks ago, Huffington Post writer Lee Stranahan embarked on a multi-state mission through the American south to do what our media won’t do: interview the farmers and lawyers involved with the Pigford case, the most underreported government scandal of
From CBS News: President Obama earlier this month signed into law a measure to pay American Indians and black farmers a total of $4.6 billion to cover decades of government mistreatment. Now, a Republican congressman says the GOP-controlled House next
From Lee Stranahan: [youtube 3Ivo2X2oyIY nolink] Candidate Obama ran on a platform of openness, transparency and accountability in government but when it comes to the Pigford scandal, the USDA and Secretary Tom Vilsack continue a pattern of deception. At issue
Remember when Brian Williams showcased the story of Pigford whistleblower Jimmy Dismuke’s firsthand account of fraud in the case? [youtube r4sHwa3tVGk nolink] “Even if you got a potted plant, that makes you a farmer,” Dismuke recalled of the meetings he
In an interview with radio host Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Shirley Sherrod said she believed that the order to fire her came from the White House, not from Sec. of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, as Vilsack has claimed. She also revealed
As we have been chronicling in our Pigford coverage this week, the amount of evidence suggesting massive fraud is staggering and will continue to build and build. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack came out last week to say there have