UC applauds efforts to increase ag research funding -
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Published on: 6/18/2001
Last Visited: 6/20/2006
UC's Henry J. Vaux, Jr., (left) with Congressman Calvin Dooley in Fresno Monday
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FRESNO - In a letter to Congressman Calvin Dooley (D-Fresno), University of California President Richard C. Atkinson commended Dooley for his leadership on behalf of California agriculture and, in particular, agricultural research, education and extension.
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Congressman Dooley is gearing up to play a leading role in directing more federal funds to the research, education, and outreach programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
At a Fresno appearance with Rep.Dooley before a Farm Bill hearing today (June 18), UC Associate Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources Henry J. Vaux, Jr., praised the congressman's efforts to boost funding for agricultural research and development.
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Dooley will be involved in a legislative effort to reauthorize the Farm Bill this summer.