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Dusty Johnson: “It is my understanding, as the sponsor of the legislation, that it would have no impact what-so-ever on meat prepared…”

On the recordJuly 16, 1998
It is my understanding, as the sponsor of the legislation, that it would have no impact what-so-ever on meat prepared and served by a restaurant. It is not our intent to require labeling of meat prepared and served by a restaurant.
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Dusty Johnson
Republican · South Dakota

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Discussing the implications of legislation on restaurant meat labeling.

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