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U.S. Department of Agriculture Infectious Diseases

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GAO Encourages OSHA to Take Action in Meat and Poultry Industry

Recently, the United States General Accounting Office (GAO), which is a nonpartisan agency in the legislative branch, took on oversight of the executive branch agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In...more

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Data Collection of Antimicrobial Use In Animals

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Concerns about the potential for antibiotic resistance started when they were first introduced as life-saving tools in human medicine. Despite such concerns, the importance of these tools for public and animal health have...more

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SNAP’s Role in Improving Health and Lowering Medicaid Costs

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—the largest food program administrated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)—is an effective tool to combat food insecurity and related negative impacts on health....more

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Biden Administration Announces New COVID-19 Relief Measures for FHA, VA and USDA Borrowers

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The Biden Administration recently announced additional COVID-19 relief measures for borrowers with loans insured or guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the...more

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Biden Administration Announces Mortgage Relief as Foreclosure Moratorium Comes to an End

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In just a few days, on July 31, 2021, the national moratoriums on residential evictions and foreclosures are set to expire.  With this deadline fast approaching, the Biden administration announced a new mortgage relief plan...more

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President Biden Extends COVID-19 Forbearance Period for FHA, USDA, and VA Loans

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On February 16, 2021, President Biden announced an extension of the foreclosure moratorium and the availability of forbearance relief for Federal Housing Administration (FHA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and U.S....more

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Federal Agency COVID-19 Responses - February 12, 2021

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*Wiley continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 crisis and will update this list as new information is available. This alert was originally published on March 25, 2020, and last updated February 12, 2021. ...more

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Federal Agency COVID-19 Responses - January 20, 2021

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*Wiley continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 crisis and will update this list as new information is available. This alert was originally published on March 25, 2020, and last updated January 20, 2021. ...more

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COVID-19: Mayhem and Mutations in Mink

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Whatever your position on fur coats is, you should be worried about the effect of COVID-19 on the mink industry. As of this writing, the disease has been found on mink farms in nine countries: Spain, Italy, Lithuania, Sweden,...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, January 2021 # 2

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In Washington: In a statement on Monday, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn and Peter Marks, director of the agency’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, responded that it was...more

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Federal Agency COVID-19 Responses - January 4, 2021

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*Wiley continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 crisis and will update this list as new information is available. This alert was originally published on March 25, 2020, and last updated January 4, 2021. ...more

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Federal Agency COVID-19 Responses - December 2020 #2

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*Wiley continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 crisis and will update this list as new information is available. This alert was originally published on March 25, 2020, and last updated December 18, 2020. ...more

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Federal Agency COVID-19 Responses - December 4, 2020

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*Wiley continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 crisis and will update this list as new information is available. This alert was originally published on March 25, 2020, and last updated December 4, 2020. ...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, November 2020 # 9

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In Washington: Two public health experts on President-elect Biden’s COVID-19 task force rejected the idea of broad “lockdowns” like those seen in the spring designed to slow skyrocketing case numbers. Celine Gounder told...more

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Federal Agency COVID-19 Responses (Update #2)

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*Wiley continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 crisis and will update this list as new information is available. This alert was originally published on March 25, 2020, and last updated November 13, 2020....more

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Federal Agency COVID-19 Responses

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*Wiley continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 crisis and will update this list as new information is available. This alert was originally published on March 25, 2020, and last updated October 9, 2020. 1. Administration...more

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The Week in Weed: September 2020 #2

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The USDA is allowing more comments on its new hemp rule. The House voted to allow marijuana research. We have an update on the Nebraska situation. Illinois’ social equity program comes under fire, while Maryland’s program is...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – September 2020 #1

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In Washington - White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on Tuesday said that there has been “real progress” in talks with congressional Democrats and Republicans on coronavirus relief legislation. ...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l July 2020 #2

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - New York Legislature Passes Bill To Ban PFAS In Food Packaging - The New York legislature has passed SB 8817, which would prohibit “the distribution, sale, and offer for sale in...more

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COVID-19 Washington Update: July 2020 #4

Below, please find a summary of the federal government’s activities in response to COVID-19 since our last update. Please note that in light of the Congressional recess, we will only publish updates on Mondays, Wednesdays,...more

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COVID-19 Policy Update #21

Leaders of Small Business Committee Reach Consensus on Bill to Extend PPP Loan Deadline, Senate Fails to Clear Measure by Unanimous Consent as Phase 4 Negotiations Likely to Dominate June - Bipartisan leaders of the Senate...more

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A Cautionary Tale About COVID-19 And Animals

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We have heard conflicting reports about the potential spread of COVID-19 to and from people and animals, and between animals. Many government and industry officials have stated that there is no evidence that dogs and cats can...more

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Window On Washington - Vol. 4, Issue 12

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Stimulus Package. While Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) had wanted the Senate to reach an agreement over the weekend on the coronavirus stimulus bill, a procedural...more

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Federal and State Guidance Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic

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A&B Abstract: The Alston & Bird Consumer Finance team recognizes that this is a period of great uncertainty both for the nation and our clients....more

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Food Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic: FDA to Relax Some Requirements, USDA Inspections Continue

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During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) national emergency, the Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture continue to emphasize measures intended to keep the food supply safe....more

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