date:Jan 20, 2014
FDA inspections were slowed, but not stopped, during the 16-day shutdown.
9. Another year passed without a new Farm Bill as the historic urban/rural coalition falls apart and the connection is broken between food stamps and farm payments. The 2008 Farm Bill was scheduled for renewal in 2012. It did not happen then, nor did it happen in 2013. This means that the legal authority for Americas farm and nutritional policies is wearing thin and will require quick action in 2014.
10. GMO labeling is