Tim Johnson: “Today it is my hope that we will hear from you, Madame Secretary, about the progress that has been made by the USDA.”

That is simply unacceptable.

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.

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…

The purpose of this funding is to ensure that the industry works to minimize pain and suffering of defenseless animals.