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USDA's New Performance Standards Should Bring Safer Poultry to Market 5/10/2010

WASHINGTON, May 10 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced new performance standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter—the most common disease hazards in the meat and poultry supply. USDA has cut the target levels for Salmonella in poultry by over 60 percent, and set the first-ever performance standard for Campylobacter.

Senator Maria Cantwell Applauded as Reform Champion 4/20/2010

Today, dozens of so-called ‘end users’ of derivatives are meeting with Senators on the Hill, urging opposition or exceptions to strong reform...

Washington State Taxpayers Footing a $100 Billion Bill for Tax Dodgers 4/15/2010

While a lot of attention is given on Tax Day to how tax dollars are spent, one watchdog group is instead focused on the revenue lost every year – $100 billion – thanks to loopholes, tax avoidance and tax cheats.

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Tax Shell Game: What Do Tax Dodgers Cost You? 4/15/2010

The IRS estimates that individuals and corporations currently hold $5 trillion in tax haven countries and asserts that the United States is responsible for a large portion of these assets.

Following the Money: How the 50 States Rate in Providing Online Access to Government Spending Data 4/13/2010

The ability to see how government uses the public purse is fundamental to democracy. Spending transparency checks corruption, bolsters public confidence in government, and promotes fiscal responsibility.

FOLLOWING THE MONEY: How the 50 States Rate in Providing Online Access to Government Spending Data 4/13/2010

The ability to see how government uses the public purse is fundamental to democracy. Spending transparency checks corruption, bolsters public confidence in government, and promotes fiscal responsibility.

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Our Issues in the News

Join Efforts to Pass Bank Reform 2/05/2010

Frank Luntz, a highly paid PR consultant, sets his sights on killing bank reform.

Washington State Gets Closer to Passing BPA Ban 2/02/2010

Washington state gets one step closer to banning the toxic chemical bisphenol A.

Things Don't Look Good For Transit Next Year 12/04/2009

Currently, local transit agencies are hurting because they’re heavily dependent on sales taxes, which are falling short.

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For more information on WashPIRG news releases contact:

Blair Anundson
206-568-2854 ext. 2001 

 
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