Former ag secretary on VP list for Obama
Ann Veneman, former agriculture secretary to George Bush, floated as possible Obama running mate. Veneman was seen as experienced leader but often clashed with Democrats on regulation and over expanding subsidies for small farmers. She led administration's mad cow response; light U.S. testing has led to continuing barriers for American beef exports.
Politico 2008-07-25
Categories: Lobbying & Special Interests, POLITICS
Index: Ann Veneman, Barack Obama, Bill Burton, Bovine Spongiform Encephalitis, Chuck Hagel, James Jones, Kate Donovan, mad cow, mad cow disease, Tom Daschle, UNICEF