I recently had the privilege of attending the Spring Draft Horse Sale in Kalona, Iowa. Less than an hour’s drive …
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I recently had the privilege of attending the Spring Draft Horse Sale in Kalona, Iowa. Less than an hour’s drive …
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As Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), I serve the American people by ensuring rural, …
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Kurt Ullrich
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