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John Block: Senator Bob Dole

January 31st, 2018

By former USDA Secretary John R. Block Today, my subject is Senator Bob Dole (Kansas). Two weeks ago, he received the Congressional Gold Medal – the highest award bestowed by the U.S. Congress. Very few individuals have been so honored. The Senato…

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Tags: Agriculture, Bob Dole, Congress, Congressional Medal of Honor, John R. Block, Kansas, Reagan

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By former USDA Secretary John R. Block. Last week was really busy. Three days at the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City. If you listen to farm radio, your broadcaster was probably there. I’ve been going for a…

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