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HES Alumnus Appointed USDA Deputy Undersecretary (USDA press release)

News Release

Release No. 0104.09

Contact:Jean Daniel (703) 305-2281

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK NAMES JANEY THORNTON AS DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY FOR FOOD, NUTRITION AND CONSUMER SERVICES

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2009—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of Janey Thornton as Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services (FNCS).