http://content.sierraclub.org/press-releases/2017/03/sierra-
club-statement-perdue-confirmation-hearing
SIERRA CLUB STATEMENT ON PERDUE CONFIRMATION HEARING
Thursday, March 23, 2017

Contact:
Virginia Cramer, [log in to unmask], 804-519-8449

WASHINGTON, D.C. --  The Senate today held a hearing to consider former
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
In addition to farming, agriculture, and food programs, the U.S.D.A. is
responsible for the nation’s forests, including the U.S. Forest Service.

In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the
following statement:

“Mr. Perdue would be responsible for decisions affecting the health and
well-being of all Americans, but his crony capitalism and history of fealty
to big agribusiness show he can’t be trusted with the task. We cannot
afford a Secretary of Agriculture who continues to deny climate science,
one of the biggest threats facing our food and national forests. Our
families, family farmers, and family vacation spots deserve better.

“We challenge Senators, who are elected to represent and protect the
American people, to stand up for families across the nation and oppose this
nomination.”


-- 
*Fish have to swim, birds have to nest, tell the Corps to do their best*
*Debbie Neustadt *


*Des Moines, Iowa*

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