Harkin urges modernization of USDA labs in Ames
U S senator Tom Harkin Iowa Democrat urged Congress to modernize the National Animal Disease Center in Ames to guard against disease outbreaks and bioterrorism. He cited the mad sheep case with 234 imported Belgium sheep and a second shipment of 126 as reasons for improved facilities costing about $450 million, while protests from PETA complained against meat consumption.
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Meat scare not hurting Eastern Iowa food sales
Eastern Iowans continue buying steaks and chops despite the global meat scare. Store owners report little concern and attribute declines to winter weather, not safety fears, while vegetarian cookbook sales remain steady but normal. Local retailers cite rising beef and pork prices from higher overseas demand.
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Red Cross says Israel slowing aid
International Red Cross says Israeli authorities are blocking direct trucking of Jordan sourced aid to Palestinian areas. Walter Stocker reports trucks must be unloaded at the border and reloaded, doubling vehicle needs and raising costs up to 20 percent. If unresolved, Red Cross may spend an extra $292,000 this year.
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