Agency spending $18.1 million on local projects.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says it is creating jobs by spending millions on snowmobiles, fire trucks, studying a “gluten-free mill,” and other local initiatives.The federal agency announced $18.1 million in loans and grants last month, describing the projects as an “efficient way” to benefit taxpayers. The spending includes over $150,000 for two sno...