date:Jul 18, 2014
ed rule, open a 120-day public comment period and hold public meetings on the revised proposed rule.
The USDA's original plan has been roundly criticized as a blatant attempt to cut costs without regard to the serious ramifications on the health and safety of consumers and plant workers, said J. David Cox Sr., AFGE national president. The public has a right to see what changes USDA has made to its cost-cutting plan and be able to respond to the revised plan before any action is taken.
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