date:Feb 27, 2013
House subcommittee chairman, Texas Republican Michael Conaway, said on Tuesday that USDA might order furloughs on non-consecutive days to mitigate their effect and keep plants running.
Specific furlough dates for (inspectors) have yet to be determined but there is no question sequestration will have an adverse effect on food inspection services, said USDA spokeswoman Courtney Rowe. USDA is taking steps to minimize the impact of the furloughs on consumers, our employees and the meat industry.
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