Michigan Meat Standards Bill Reintroduced in Congress
Representative William D. Ford led the Michigan delegation in reintroducing H.R.4378 to let states set stricter meat rules than federal minimums. He cites Michigan’s Comminated Meat Act dating to 1952 and notes court rulings weakened state standards allowing out of state packers to sell meats with offal in Michigan. The bill, supported by the state Department of Agriculture and consumer groups, aims to restore the state’s meat standards.
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Detroit
Fortune Magazine
Michigan Amends Law On Meat Ingredient Standards
The article notes Michigan amended the law to require federally inspected meats not meeting ingredient standards to be prominently displayed. It specifies a sign at least 18 by 24 inches with a heading about products not meeting Michigan standards but meeting lower federal standards.
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Trout Stocking Expands Texas National Forest Recreation
Texas and federal agencies stock catchable rainbow trout in Boykin Springs Recreation Area in Angelina National Forest marking a cooperative effort. About 2 000 trout were released March 3, with further stockings planned. a daily bag limit of five and ten in possession apply. The site offers 41 camping units and no day-use fee.
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Forest Service
Texas
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Neches River
U.S. Forest Service
John H. Courtenay
Bob Bounds
Waco
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Jasper State Fish Hatchery
Boykins Springs
Taxable benefits and deductions for unemployment questions
A guide covering taxable unemployment benefits such as union benefits and severance, deductible job search and related fees, handling tax refunds and state taxes, patent basis rules, and taxation of damages. It explains executor filing timelines and how to treat refunds and reimbursements for income.
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Texas trails in AFDC payments to a four-member family
Texas ranks 43rd among states in Aid to Families with Dependent Children payments for a four person household, highlighting gaps in welfare support as states adjust support levels.
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Texas
Vet's Question and Answers on VA Education and Loans
VA loans may help students with higher education costs despite raised education payments. Loans up to 600 dollars per academic year require demonstrated need and half time eligibility, with conditions on attendance and degree or vocational courses. Loan terms include deferred repayment during enrollment, 8 percent interest after enrollment ends, 10 year payoff, 3 percent loan fee, and repayment treated as government debt. Apply through the VA regional office.
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Veterans Administration
Small Business Administration
Farmers Home Administration
Sewerless society may reshape energy and water use
Mitchell Colby reports on a Push toward self contained waste disposal systems as utilities strain to meet growth. The Multrum unit, a Swedish self contained system, requires no energy and composts waste in a sealed container. After two years sterile residue can be used in gardens, potentially cutting purified water use and lake pollution.
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Mitchell Colby
PUD View
Reston
Sweden
Baxter's USA Train Travel Guide details rail travel basics
A travel publisher answers key questions about rail travel in Baxter's USA Train Travel Guide. It explains reservations roomettes lounge cars and what it is like to travel by rail, aiming to attract curious readers and adventurers who have heard of Amtrak.
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United States
Charleston
Baxter
USA
Canada
Amtrak
Bolshoi Ballet Set For Jones Hall Texas Run
The Bolshoi Ballet arrives in Houston at Jones Hall for seven performances June 10 to 15 sponsored by the Society for the Performing Arts marking the first Texas appearance by the full Soviet company. Performances include Spartacus Giselle and gala programs with Don Quixote Swan Lake excerpts. tickets at the S P A box office.
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Moscow
Jones Hall
Society For the Performing Arts
Texas
U.S.S.R
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Corps de Ballet
U.S
S. P.A
Louisiana
Houston
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