Stronger bill urged to regulate food recalls nationwide
Kathy Dopp argues for a tougher Food Safety and Enhancement Act in a reader letter. She cites 2009 legislation flaws, urges FDA recall power, monthly inspections of high risk facilities, continuous meat plant oversight, prompt reporting of contamination, strong penalties and higher registration fees to deter violations. She personalizes the impact with her daughter Hallie who suffered hepatitis A from adulterated frozen strawberries in Michigan.
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Michigan
Food and Drug Administration
Congress
FDA
Halle
United States
Hallie
Health Department
Safe Tables
Our Priority
S.T.O.P
USDA
Peanut Corporation of America
PCA
Historic Marshall Stands Against Hospital Zoning Change
A letter to the editor argues against Oak Lawn Hospital's zoning request in historic Marshall. The writer cites concerns about home and neighborhood destruction and urges the planning commission to deny the changes and relocate expansion to nonhistoric areas such as the old State Farm site.
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Planning Commission
Oaklawn Hospital
Marshall
Sion
Wind and solar shift urged to cut Michigan energy costs
Advocates argue for replacing coal and gas with wind and solar to protect heirs from climate disaster and boost Michigan business. They claim wind and sun are free and will deliver economic benefits to local workers and firms, keeping dollars circulating in the state.
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Michigan
Cap and Trade Bill passes House with 219 to 212 vote
The Cap and Trade Bill HR 2454 cleared the House on June 26 by 219 votes to 212. Rep Marcy Kaptur of Toledo pushed a $3.5 billion plan for a new federal power authority akin to Bonneville. Chairman Henry Waxman added the amendment in the Climate Change bill at 3 am. Rep Mark Schauer supported the change despite Republican opposition led by John Boehner. The speaker notes concern over debt for future generations.
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Toledo
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Henry Waxman
John Boehner
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House
Ohio
Mark Schauer
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