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Country of Origin Labeling - Joplin, Missouri
Domestic and Foreign Marketing, Inspection, and Plant and Animal Health Field Hearing |
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Tuesday, April 22 2003
10:00 AM Joplin, Missouri |
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Description |
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The Subcommittee on Marketing, Inspection, and Product Promotion of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry will conduct a field hearing in Joplin, Missouri on April 22, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. (Central Daylight Time) at the Mills Anderson Justice Center Auditorium at the Missouri Southern State College located at 3950 E. Newman Road. This subcommittee field hearing will examine the potential burdens associated with the new Country-of-Origin labeling (COOL) law. |
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Witnesses & Opening Statements |
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Panel 1
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Mr.
William Hawks , Under Secretary - Marketing and Regulatory Programs , U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Panel 2
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Mr.
Max Thornsberry , President , Missouri Stockgrower's Association
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Mr.
John P. Howerton , Chairman , Missouri Pork Producers
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Mr.
Steve Owens , Co-Owner , Joplin Regional Stockyards, Inc.
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Mr.
Ken Disselhorst , President , Missouri Cattleman's Association
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Mr.
Mike O'Brien , Vice President of Produce , Schnuck Markets, Inc.
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Mr.
Ken Bull , Vice President, Cattle Procurement , EXCEL
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Panel 3
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Mr.
Russ Kremer , President , Missouri Farmers Union
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Mr.
David Day , Board Member , Missouri Farm Bureau
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