On the recordMay 8, 2003
there is a widely held and growing view across much of America that the Department of Agriculture is teaming up with the packers to sandbag country of origin labeling for meat.
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congress.govthere is a widely held and growing view across much of America that the Department of Agriculture is teaming up with the packers to sandbag country of origin labeling for meat.
Senator Johnson expresses concern about USDA's handling of country of origin labeling.
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