FARAD future in question: bill could provide funding this year, but permanent source needed

摘要

As the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) continues to struggle, operating with a bare-bones staff and answering only calls and e-mails, Washington insiders hope for a reprieve. And it just may come in the form of an omnibus financing bill. Because Congress did not pass the 2009 budget before adjourning last year, the budget for all government entities for the first six months of 2009 will be at the same level as 2008.