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House Passes Continuing Resolution Funding FSIS Inspectors
2013-03-26 18:25:00| Beef
Beef Producer The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) applauds the action of the House and Senate as the House passed H.R. 933, the continuing resolution which contained a similar amendment to that which passed the Senate. read more
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Some Suggest FSIS Furlough Would Solve Americas Health Problems
2013-02-25 05:38:14| Beef
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsacks Feb. 8 announcement that USDA is considering a 15-day furlough of Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) personnel to reduce costs is troublesome, to say the least. Last week, Editor Joe Roybal asked the question, Will FSIS furlough hold the food system hostage? While some are saying it will be a non-issue, even if the furlough does occur, others see it as a political move using ranchers as pawns in a game we will struggle to win.BEEF Daily read more
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Will FSIS Furlough Hold The Food System Hostage?
2013-02-21 21:37:00| Beef
Unless a budget deal is reached by March 1 in Washington, $1 trillion in mandatory cuts to virtually all federal programs will be implemented. Among the cuts USDA has announced is a 15-day furlough of federal meat inspectors. read more
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Will An FSIS Furlough Hurt The Industry
2013-02-21 15:03:17| Beef
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Feb. 13 that Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) inspectors could be furloughed for 15 days to achieve cost reductions required by sequestration unless lawmakers agree to spending cuts before March 1. This week’s online poll question is: “How concerned are you about the effects of an FSIS furlough?” Leave your thoughts in the comments section after voting. Very concerned. Somewhat concerned. Not at all concerned. Dont know.
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Statement by NCBA President Scott George on Possible FSIS Furlough
2013-02-13 18:32:00| Beef
National Cattlemen's Beef Association The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) membership is highly concerned by statements from United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding the sequestration process and a possible fifteen day furlough of all Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) employees, including food safety inspectors. NCBA President and Wyoming cattle producer Scott George made the following comments in response to the situation: read more
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