House committee leadership changed hands Wednesday as Republicans took control of the lower chamber in the 112th Congress. One key switch that will likely impact food safety policy: Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) took the reins from Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) as chair of the critical Committee on Oversight and Government…
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After the midterm GOP sweep of the House of Representatives, soon-to-be chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) said food safety will be among the priorities for his committee.
Issa, widely feared by Democrats for what many predict will be an onslaught of subpoenas…
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Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, yesterday asked committee chairman Ed Towns (D-NY) to hold a hearing “on the coordination–or lack thereof–between the numerous departments and agencies responsible for food safety.”
“Our Committee is uniquely positioned to look at the coordination…
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