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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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