Mary Clare Jalonick

September 10, 2013 | Daily Report Online

The Agriculture Department is cracking down on dog breeders who sell puppies over the Internet, issuing new regulations that will force them to apply for federal licenses.

By MARY CLARE JALONICK

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March 24, 2010 | Daily Report Online

WASHINGTON AP - Greasy pizzas and high-calorie desserts may be less frequent lunchtime treats for schoolchildren under a wide-ranging nutrition bill approved by a Senate panel Wednesday.The legislation approved by the Senate Agriculture Committee would allow the Agriculture Department to create uniform standards for all foods in schools, including vending machine items, to give students healthier meal options.

By MARY CLARE JALONICK

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August 20, 2009 | Daily Report Online

By MARY CLARE JALONICK

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April 11, 2008 | Daily Report Online

WASHINGTON AP - Montana Sen. Jon Tester called for the government to investigate the downfall of investment bank Bear Stearns and whether it was related to insider trading.Bear Stearns informed the government last month that it was on the verge of having to file for bankruptcy protection because nervous creditors were demanding to be repaid.

By MARY CLARE JALONICK

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February 06, 2009 | Daily Report Online

WASHINGTON AP - The Agriculture Department shipped possibly contaminated peanut butter and other foods to schools in at least three states under a contract with the Georgia company blamed for a nationwide salmonella outbreak.The government abruptly suspended all business with the company Thursday, as officials defended their efforts to halt the outbreak that has sickened at least 575 people in 43 states.

By MARY CLARE JALONICK

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November 16, 2012 | Daily Report Online

The Environmental Protection Agency has denied requests from several governors to waive production requirements for corn-based ethanol.

By Mary Clare Jalonick

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May 11, 2009 | Daily Report Online

WASHINGTON AP - A federal appeals court will consider whether American Indian plaintiffs are entitled to $455 million in a long-running case involving claims the government cheated them out of land royalties.The 13-year lawsuit claims the Indians were swindled out of billions of dollars in oil, gas, grazing, timber and other royalties overseen by the Interior Department since 1887.

By MARY CLARE JALONICK

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August 24, 2010 | Daily Report Online

WASHINGTON AP - Shirley Sherrod, the Agriculture Department official ousted during a racial firestorm last month, declined Tuesday to return to the agency, though she said it was tempting.Sherrod and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said that she may work with the agency in a consulting capacity in the future to help it improve its outreach to minorities.

By MARY CLARE JALONICK

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March 19, 2010 | Daily Report Online

WASHINGTON AP - The Department of Agriculture has failed to enforce penalties against some who falsely marketed foods as organic, according to an internal department investigation.A report by the agency's inspector general says the agency needs to step up enforcement of those who sell products under the "USDA Organic" label but do not meet government standards to do so.

By MARY CLARE JALONICK

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February 15, 2011 | Daily Report Online

By Mary Clare Jalonick

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