urvey of the current Presidents cabinet

The Presidential Cabinet Members

The current administration of President George Bush is composed of 21 cabinet members . Their task is to advise the president in formulating policies and help him make decisions on how to manage the nation more effectively and efficiently . The cabinet takes charge of the different government departments in to implement the president 's programs for the country

Mike Johanns , who grew up in a dairy farm in Iowa , is the Secretary of Agriculture . His task is to ensure that there is enough food supply secure food production

, and enhance food safety where Americans eat healthy and nutritious foods . He is also responsible for expanding the markets of agricultural products to other countries , provide food assistance during crisis , and protect the natural resources such as lands . Secretary Johanns has served as mayor (two terms ) in Lincoln Nebraska and eventually became governor . With a law degree , he has sponsored 21 farm bill forums in 48 states and traveled the world promoting trade agreements to sell American agricultural and farm products

Dirk Kempthorne is the Secretary of the Interior . His mission is to conserve as well as safeguard America 's natural and cultural heritage fish , plants and wildlife including their habitats , land and water resources , energy and mineral resources , and offer families and tourists recreations in various national parks . Part of his job is to protect the Indian tribes and island communities . Prior to his appointment Secretary Kempthorne was mayor of Boise , Idaho and served two terms as governor . He was a senator from 1993 to 1999 . At the start of his public life , Sec . Kempthorne advocated initiatives to preserve America 's rich natural resources to improve the quality of life . Recognized as a national leader , he was elected to head various organizations and received numerous honors for his works

Carlos Gutierrez represents the government in business here and abroad as Secretary of Commerce . His role is to strengthen the US economy by enhancing American industries and promoting better export opportunities to other countries . He meets with foreign governments and business leaders to open global markets for American products and encourage investors to do business in America . With a degree in Business Administration , Secretary Gutierrez climbed his way from a sales representative to president , to chief executive officer and later chairman of the board of Kellogg Company . Born in Cuba , he also serves as co-chair for the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba devising policies to free Cubans from the dictatorship

Alberto Gonzales is the Secretary of Justice or the Attorney General whose priority is to protect the country from terrorism . As a lawyer his mission is to enforce the law , ensure public safety , impose just punishment , prevent and control crime . Furthermore , he is tasked to overlook the prisons and inmates , investigate frauds , help victims of crimes , and uphold civil rights and liberties . He has served as White House Counsel to President George Bush , Justice of the Texas Supreme Court , Texas ' State Secretary , General Counsel to then...