Tim Johnson: “Doctors at a Washington hospital say South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson is improving.”

The country of origin labeling law gave USDA discretion to create an audit verification system, but not a mandatory system.

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?

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.

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