University of North Dakota graduate and former North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer has been confirmed as the next U.S Secretary of Agriculture. Schafer's nomination by President George W. Bush was ratified by the U.S. Senate today.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-29 January 2008-University Of North Dakota: University of North Dakota graduate and former North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer has been confirmed as the next U.S Secretary of Agriculture. Schafer's nomination by President George W. Bush was ratified by the U.S. Senate today.(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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"Our congratulations to Ed and Nancy! This is an historic day for all North Dakotans and especially the University of North Dakota. We are obviously extremely pleased to have a UND graduate serve on the President's Cabinet and to head an agency which has such a direct relevance and importance for the people of North Dakota. Ed has served with distinction as Governor of North Dakota, and he has served UND very effectively...