Pulaski Times

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and John Boozman have announced the confirmation of Dr. Basil Gooden as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development and Summer Mersinger for a second term as a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Chairwoman Stabenow expressed her confidence in the appointees, stating, “Dr. Gooden and Commissioner Mersinger are both extremely qualified for these positions. They were both raised on farms and understand the needs of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. I look forward to working with them, and I know they will serve the American people well.”

Ranking Member Boozman commended Dr. Gooden for his dedication to rural America and bipartisan approach, saying, “Throughout his career, Dr. Gooden has shown a commitment to rural America and willingness to work across party lines to improve the lives of those who call our rural communities home. Likewise, Commissioner Mersinger has excelled as a champion for agricultural end-users and her leadership has helped guide the CFTC to regulate in a fair and transparent manner. I congratulate both Dr. Gooden and Commissioner Mersinger on their confirmations and look forward to working with them moving forward.”