Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 This piece ends with a write-up on four USDA officials with close ties to industry (see link). Is USDA too close to meat industry? 'System riddled with holes,' consumer advocate says By Anne C. Mulkern Denver Post Washington Bureau Sunday, August 11, 2002 - Companies that put food on America's tables contributed nearly $25 million to President Bush and other politicians over the last three years. They helped write regulations designed to ensure that hamburgers, hot dogs and steaks are safe. Five of the top people running the U.S. Department of Agriculture have ties to the meat industry. A former secretary of agriculture who spent 18 years in Congress describes the agricultural industry as one of Washington's more powerful lobby groups. Full story: http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36%257E11%257E787261,00.html? search =filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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