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Event is now over. Crowd is appreciative, but still has questions. Sen. Landrieu promises to hold another forum here next month.#ruraltour11:31 AM Jul 20thfrom TwitterBerry
Long line to ask questions. Many Qs abt health care reform, but housing, food assistance, home ownership loans also being raised.#ruraltour10:33 AM Jul 20thfrom TwitterBerry
The room is packed - there is still a line splling out the door - as the event gets started with the Pledge of Allegiance. #ruraltour9:35 AM Jul 20thfrom TwitterBerry
Pre-forum press availability happening now. Vilsack discussing how these forums offer a chance to listen to stories and ideas.#ruraltour9:10 AM Jul 20thfrom TwitterBerry
It's a hot humid summer day in LA. Secs Vilsack, Solis, Sebelius and Shinseki are gathering in a hold room while the crowd builds.#ruraltour8:55 AM Jul 20thfrom TwitterBerry
Vilsack just talked to the local USDA employees about how critical they are to acheiving USDA's goals. A few pictures were taken.#ruraltour12:44 PM Jul 18thfrom TwitterBerry
Lots of hands up, even as time winds down. People on the "south-side" of VA have a lot to say, about both energy and agriculture.#ruraltour12:02 PM Jul 18thfrom TwitterBerry
Several high-value manufacturers in VA are here to highlight how their products can help Pres. Obama achieve energy independence.#ruraltour11:19 AM Jul 18thfrom TwitterBerry
Huge crowd at Buddy Mayhew's farm! The barn is providing some shade for the 300 Virginians taking time to share their thoughts. #ruraltour10:45 AM Jul 18thfrom TwitterBerry
Hearing about remarkable cooperation b/w the biorefinery and universities around the country. Model for developing new technology.#ruraltour9:00 AM Jul 18thfrom TwitterBerry
Sec. Chu just complimented Cong. Perriello's energy plan. Now discussing the relative position of US and China on green energy. #ruraltour8:46 AM Jul 18thfrom TwitterBerry
Cong. Perriello just greeted the Secretaries at Piedmont BioProducts. Piedmonts President Ken Moss is about to begin the tour. #ruraltour8:44 AM Jul 18thfrom TwitterBerry
