| Edward Thomas Schafer | |
 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 28, 2008 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Mike Johanns |
| In office December 15, 1992 – December 15, 2000 | |
| Deputy | Rosemarie Myrdal |
| Preceded by | George Sinner |
| Succeeded by | John Hoeven |
| Born | August 8, 1946 Bismarck, North Dakota, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nancy Jones Schafer |
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Edward Thomas "Ed" Schafer (born August 8, 1946), is the 29th United States Secretary of Agriculture. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States Secretary of Agriculture is the head of the United States Department of Agriculture. He was nominated by President Bush on October 31, 2007[1] and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 28, 2008[2]. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Before taking up his current post, Secretary Schafer served as the Governor of North Dakota from 1992 to 2000. The Governor of North Dakota is the chief executive of the US Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar.
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Biography
Schafer was born and raised in Bismarck, North Dakota, and is the son of businessman Harold Schafer. Bismarck is the Capital of the US state of North Dakota, the County seat of Burleigh County, and the second most populous city in Harold Schafer ( February 1, 1912 – December 2, 2001) was a North Dakota businessman who founded the Gold Seal Company, His sister, Pam Schafer, was the first wife of Democratic U. S. Senator Kent Conrad. Gaylord Kent Conrad (b March 12 1948, Bismarck North Dakota) is a United States senator from North Dakota. [1]
His educational background includes a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota, where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity, and an M.B.A. from the University of Denver. The University of North Dakota ( UND) is a Public university in Grand Forks North Dakota, USA. ΣΝ (Sigma Nu is an undergraduate College fraternity with chapters in the United States and Canada The Master of Business Administration ( MBA) is a Master's degree in Business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines The University of Denver ( DU) founded in 1864 is the oldest private University in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States. Following graduation, he went to work at the Gold Seal Company, a North Dakota-based manufacturing company owned by his father, eventually serving as company president from 1978 to 1985. North Dakota ( is a state located in the Midwestern and Western regions of the United States of America. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar)
He is married to the former Nancy Jones and has two children: Tom Schafer and Ellie Schafer; and two stepchildren: Eric Jones and Kari Jones. He is the first North Dakota Governor to be married while in office.
Governor of North Dakota
In 1990, Schafer unsuccessfully challenged then-U. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) S. Congressman Byron Dorgan's reelection bid capturing 35% of the vote, to Dorgan's 65%. Byron Leslie Dorgan (born May 14 1942) is the junior United States Senator from North Dakota. He was elected as North Dakota's 30th Governor in 1992, and subsequently won reelection in 1996. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) He did not seek reelection in 2000. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. During his final year in office, he served as Chairman of the Republican Governors Association. The Republican Governors Association is a Washington DC -based organization founded in 1963 consisting of U
In 2004, he declined to run for United States Senate against Democrat Byron Dorgan despite calls from national Republican leaders including President George W. Bush. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Byron Leslie Dorgan (born May 14 1942) is the junior United States Senator from North Dakota. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States.
In 2002, Schafer was appointed as Civilian Aide to the United States Secretary of the Army. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The United States Secretary of the Army is a civilian office within the Department of Defense with statutory responsibility for all matters relating to the United States He also appeared in 2003 with his team, The High Flyers, as a contestant in the American TV Series Junkyard Wars. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. As of 2006, Schafer is currently CEO of Extend America, a start-up wireless communications company. He is a frequent guest host of the "Hot Talk" program on WDAY-AM in Fargo, North Dakota. WDAY is North Dakota's first and oldest radio station It began in 1922 and carries the ABC Radio network although currently it mainly consists of top-of-the-hour newscasts Fargo is a city in Cass County, North Dakota in the United States. Since fall 2006, Schafer has also served as an advisor and sometimes spokesperson for the North Dakota chapter of Americans for Prosperity, a nationwide limited-government/pro-growth organization. Americans For Prosperity (AFP is a non-partisan Washington DC
Secretary of Agriculture
On October 31, 2007 Schafer was nominated by President Bush to be the next Secretary of Agriculture[1]. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. His hearing was originally scheduled for January 30, 2008, but was moved to January 24 on the request of North Dakota Sen. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Kent Conrad so that Schafer could attend the State of the Union address as a cabinet member[3]. Gaylord Kent Conrad (b March 12 1948, Bismarck North Dakota) is a United States senator from North Dakota. The hearing was held on January 24; it was friendly[4], with Senators asking Gov. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Schafer questions on various topics such as US beef exports to Japan and South Korea, the Department of Agriculture's ability to deliver on programs passed by Congress, policy on sugar, and cotton prices[5]. On January 28, he was confirmed by the U. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted S. Senate[6].
Schafer was in office just several days when a major scandal concerning cruelty and unsafe food erupted in the wake of an investigation of the Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company by the Humane Society of the United States. Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company is a California-based meat packaging company The Humane Society of the United States ( HSUS) is a Washington D In late February, in testimony before a subcommittee of the Senate Agriculture Committee, he took the position that there was no need for a ban on downed cattle in the food supply. [7]
Electoral history
- 1996 Race for Governor
- Ed Schafer (R) (inc. ), 66%
- Lee Kaldor (D), 34%
- 1992 Race for Governor
- Ed Schafer (R), 58%
- Nick Spaeth (D), 41%
- 1990 Race for U. Nicholas J Spaeth (born January 27, 1950) was Attorney General of North Dakota from 1985 to 1992 S. House of Representatives - At Large
- Byron Dorgan (D) (inc. Byron Leslie Dorgan (born May 14 1942) is the junior United States Senator from North Dakota. ), 65%
- Ed Schafer (R), 35%
References
- ^ a b White House (2007-10-31). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse "President Bush Nominates Ed Schafer for Secretary of Agriculture". Press release. A news release, media release, press release or press statement is a written or recorded Communication directed at members of the News Retrieved on 2008-01-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate
- ^ U. S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry (2008-01-28). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted "Harkin Congratulates New Agriculture Secretary; Looks to Him to Make Farm Bill A Reality". Press release. A news release, media release, press release or press statement is a written or recorded Communication directed at members of the News Retrieved on 2008-01-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted “Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed former North Dakota Governor Edward Schafer as the Secretary of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. ”
- ^ Jalonick, Mary Clare. Schafer hearing to be held. AP. 2008-01-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Accessed 2008-01-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate "I was talking to Gov. Schafer, and he said it'd be nice if he could be confirmed earlier so he could go to the State of the Union address as a member of the president's cabinet," Conrad said. "That's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. "
- ^ Pates, Mikkel. Schafer gets a warm reception in Washington. Grand Forks Herald. 2008-01-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Accessed 2008-01-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate "Schafer, who served as North Dakota governor from 1992 to 2000, made it through a decidedly friendly Senate Agriculture Committee confirmation hearing Thursday on Capitol Hill. "
- ^ Tonneson, Lon. Senate Ag Committee Quizzes Schafer. Dakota Farmer. 2008-01-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Accessed 2008-01-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate "
- ^ Jalonick, Mary Clare. "Senate Confirms Secretary of Agriculture", AP, 2008-01-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Retrieved on 2008-01-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted
- ^ USDA Rejects 'Downer' Cow Ban - washingtonpost.com
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| Preceded by George A. Sinner | Governor of North Dakota 1992 – 2000 | Succeeded by John Hoeven |
| Preceded by Mike Johanns | United States Secretary of Agriculture Served Under: George W. George A Sinner, (born 1928 in Fargo North Dakota was a Democratic-NPL politician who served as governor of North Dakota from 1985 through 1992 Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. John Henry Hoeven III (born March 13, 1957) is the current Governor of North Dakota and a member of the North Dakota Republican Party. Michael Owen Johanns (born June 18, 1950) is an American Republican politician The United States Secretary of Agriculture is the head of the United States Department of Agriculture. Bush 2008 – present | Incumbent |
| Preceded by Dirk Kempthorne | United States Presidential Line of Succession 9th in line | Succeeded by Michael Leavitt |
| Preceded by Dirk Kempthorne | United States order of precedence as of 2008 | Succeeded by Carlos Gutierrez |
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