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U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack met with the men and women of United Auto Workers Local 450 as they continue their fight for a fair wage, better benefits, and a secure retirement at the John Deere Des Moines Works, in Ankeny, Iowa, on October 20, 2021. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung. Image via Picryl.

U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack met with the men and women of United Auto Workers Local 450 as they continue their fight for a fair wage, better benefits, and a secure retirement at the John Deere Des Moines Works, in Ankeny, Iowa, on October 20, 2021. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung. Image via Picryl.

Brenda Alexander
November 02, 2026 | 02:58PM ETFrontpage news and politics