WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush on Thursday chose Nebraska Gov. Mike Johanns as secretary of agriculture to oversee the nation’s farm and food programs, a senior administration official said.

If confirmed, Johanns would replace Ann Veneman, who announced her resignation on Nov. 15 after saying that she wanted to stay for Bush’s second term.

So far, seven of Bush's 15-member Cabinet have announced they won't be part of the second term.

More resignations are expected, with some administration officials saying that Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson is likely to be the next to announce his departure.

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Source: National Institute for Animal Agriculture, MSNBC News
December 2, 2004

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