WASHINGTON — The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) says the public should be allowed to review and comment on a USDA plan to overhaul the poultry inspection system before the rule takes effect.
USDA submitted a revised version of the rule to the Office of Management and Budget on July 10, seeking final review and approval. USDA officials have stated that "significant changes" have been made to the original proposed rule, which has been strongly criticized by AFGE and other labor and consumer groups, members of Congress and other federal agencies.
USDA has refused to reveal what changes have been. . .
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