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USDA taps America First Policy Institute leaders for political appointments

01/06/26 5:13 PM By Lydia Johnson
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The Agriculture Department appointed Doug Hoelscher and Tate Bennett of the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute, founded by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, to roles at the department in the most recent announcement of political appointees. 

KEYWORDS AFPI America First Policy Institute Doug Hoelscher Farm Service Agency FSA Hailey Ghee Kennon White Mireya Brogan NRCS RD Rural Development Tate Bennett Trey Forseth Troy Romero USDA
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