Tim Johnson: “I have to say that there are a number of areas where I feel some concern.”

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.

It seems to me that it should not be rocket science to figure out a monitoring system.

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