Tim Johnson
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Tim Johnson is a former U.S. Senator from South Dakota, serving from 1997 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his work on issues related to healthcare, education, and veterans' affairs. Johnson played a significant role in the Senate, particularly in advocating for policies that supported military personnel and their families. He was also involved in discussions surrounding financial literacy and the challenges faced by service members regarding debt and credit. Throughout his tenure, Johnson was recognized for his commitment to addressing critical issues affecting his constituents and the nation.
Sep 9, 2003
The Federal Home Loan Banks play a critical role in our Nation's housing finance and community lending system.
Sep 9, 2003
I cannot think of a more timely hearing given recent attention on Government Sponsored Enterprises and debate over the nature and scope of their regulatory agency.
May 22, 2003
Doesn't it make sense to USDA that tracking of 2 million imported cattle would be less costly than keeping track of the 28 million within the United States?
May 22, 2003
Well, it concerns me that they may use the same science ultimately as we use in the United States, but if there is a 4-month backlog in this particular instance, that gives rise to great concern that what would have happened if that animal…
May 22, 2003
I want to welcome Under Secretary Hawks, Under Secretary Bost, Under Secretary Murano today, as well as FDA Commissioner McClellan.
May 22, 2003
Would it not make sense to maintain the prohibition on Canadian livestock and meat exports into the United States until the United States can be comfortable that they have eliminated their backlog and that their inspection regime is…
May 22, 2003
I would hope that our USDA will be very aggressive in working with Canada in that regard.
May 22, 2003
The country of origin labeling law gave USDA discretion to create an audit verification system, but not a mandatory system.
May 22, 2003
Would you agree that the law prohibits on-farm mandatory animal identification and does not permit third-party mandates by packers?
May 8, 2003
there is a widely held and growing view across much of America that the Department of Agriculture is teaming up with the packers to sandbag country of origin labeling for meat.
May 8, 2003
And I would only conclude that among the things the law requires is that there not be third party verification requirements for every animal in the country.