Robert C. Byrd: “However, as the article revealed, many slaughterhouses do not abide by the humane practices outlined in the Federal law.”

I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.

We need important changes in our great health benefit program. TRICARE, to ensure a superior benefit for the long-term.

Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.

The Department is firmly committed to working closely and openly with Congress in order to protect the health of our servicemembers.