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Opening statements of witnesses are posted during the hearing.  However, the entire transcript of questions and answers is not available until posted by the Gov't Printing Office -- according to Senate Rules. 
For previous years' hearings, please review the listing of Archived Hearings .

 

hearing schedule
Hearing/Meeting: USDA's Use of Conservation Program Technical Service Providers
  Forestry, Conservation, and Rural Revitalization Hearing
 
Date & Time Thursday, July 27 2006
10:00 AM
Location Russell-328-A
   
Description Audio replay of 1 hr, 30 min hearing
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For more information about technical service providers, go to USDA's NRCS website
   
Witnesses & Opening Statements
   
Panel 1
     
  Sara Braasch
Regional Assistant Chief, West
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Panel 2
     
  James Chapin
Director, Western Region
Association of Consulting Foresters - Partner, Shasta Land Management Consultants

  Gene Schmidt
Executive Board Member
National Association of Conservation Districts

  David Goad
Deputy Director
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

  Doug Wolf
Member, Board of Directors
National Pork Producers Council

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