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Thursday, February 27, 2003

Veneman says Agriculture Department considers closing 200 offices
"WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government may close 200 offices or move their services to other sites where farmers seek help in getting conservation money and subsidies, Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman said Thursday.

"It certainly gives farmers a better opportunity to have one-stop shopping," Veneman told the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture.

Veneman said the agency is helping farmers via the Internet more often by giving them the opportunity to file paperwork electronically. "

Is this the beginning of an internet based USDA? Might be a way to save money without reducing services.
8:38:30 PM    comment []

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