Bush urges action on bill for veterans
President Bush urged Congress to pass a stand alone Veterans Affairs funding bill before Veterans Day. He criticized Democratic leaders for delaying, noting prior budget increases by Democrats and a broader fight over adding domestic programs to the budget. Pelosi and Reid urged willingness to find common ground.
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E. coli Loophole Allows Cook Only Meat Sales
Federal inspectors call the USDA practice of labeling E coli positive meat as cooking only a loophole that lets tainted beef enter processing streams. Officials say it masks higher contamination and skews tests, while agencies defend safety and sampling methods.
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