WASHINGTON NEWS

Funding proposed for USDA biosecurity activities
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman announced on October 19 that President Bush has proposed the allocation of $45.2 million to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture as part of a $20 billion submission to Congress for emergency funding to strengthen essential programs and services related to biosecurity issues. The funding would support enhanced security for USDA facilities ($17.2 million); design and construction of a satellite facility at the USDA labo…