| 050109-103109 |
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Mexico |
Other |
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Discussions and Sharing of information with FDA as relates Mexican Produce and Meat Products. |
| 050109-103109 |
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Mexico |
Other |
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We provide legal advice to Secretaria de Agricultura Granderia, Desarollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentacio (SAGARPA) in matters involving international law and litigation. During this reporting period we did provide legal representation in litigation matters and legal counseling. We edited and counseled re: position papers but did not disseminate these papers. |
| Nov 2008 - April 2009 |
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Mexico |
Other |
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Discussions and Sharing of information with FDA as relates Mexican Produce and Meat Products. |
| Nov 2008 - April 2009 |
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Mexico |
Other |
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We provide legal advice to Secretaria de Agricultura Granderia, Desarollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentacio (SAGARPA) in matters involving international law and litigation. During this reporting period we did provide legal representation in litigation matters and legal counseling. We edited and counseled re: position papers but did not disseminate these papers. |
| 2009-02-09 |
Mulder, Steven J. |
Mexico |
Other |
staff |
(Agriculture Advisor to Speaker Pelosi) |
Pelosi, Nancy |
concerning funding developments for U.S. dairy producers; prepare extensive report to client on same. |
| 2009-02-27 |
Vargo, Regina K. |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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(USTR Director for Government Procurement) |
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regarding Buy American |
| 2009-03-17 |
Stein, Donald S. |
Mexico |
Other |
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(Deputy Commissioner FDA) |
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*We provide a number of services to SAGARPA. We monitor all developments in the US which could possibly affect US -Mexico agricultural trade industry. We also monitor developments globally and the activities of multinational organizations such as the WTO, whose policies could affect Mexico's agricultural trade. In addition, we provide counsel with respect to problems that may arise in the US - Mexico trade relationship and between NAFTA partners. We also assist in efforts to open the US market to Mexican agricultural products. |
| 2009-03-20 |
Shapiro, Ira S. |
Mexico |
Other |
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(National Journal) |
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regarding trucking issues. |
| 2009-03-23 |
Shapiro, Ira S. |
Mexico |
Other |
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(National Journal Reporter) |
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*We provide a number of services to SAGARPA. We monitor all developments in the US which could possibly affect US -Mexico agricultural trade industry. We also monitor developments globally and the activities of multinational organizations such as the WTO, whose policies could affect Mexico's agricultural trade. In addition, we provide counsel with respect to problems that may arise in the US - Mexico trade relationship and between NAFTA partners. We also assist in efforts to open the US market to Mexican agricultural products. |
| 2009-03-23 |
Stein, Donald S. |
Mexico |
Phone |
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(Associate Commissioner of International Programs) |
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regarding details relating to FDA meeting |
| 2009-03-23 |
Stein, Donald S. |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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regarding E. Sanchez Cruz visit and meeting with FDA |
| 2009-03-23 |
Stein, Donald S. |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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(Director, Regional Office for Latin America) |
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regarding details relating to FDA meeting |
| 2009-03-23 |
Stein, Donald S. |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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regarding details relating to FDA meeting |
| 2009-03-26 |
Altschuler, Irwin P. |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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regarding: bilateral relationship, FDA office in Mexico City, food safety issues and work plan with Obama FDA |
| 2009-03-26 |
Stein, Donald S. |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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(Associate Council for International Programs) |
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Attend meeting at FDA |
| 2009-03-26 |
Stein, Donald S. |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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(Associate Director for the Americas) |
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Attend meeting at FDA |
| 2009-03-26 |
Stein, Donald S. |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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(International Policy Analyst) |
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Attend meeting at FDA |
| 2009-04-10 |
Shapiro, Ira S. |
Mexico |
Other |
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(USDA Chief of Staff) |
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requesting meeting. |
| 2009-04-24 |
Altschuler, Irwin P. |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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Travel to/From Williamsburg, VA to participate in US-Mexico Pork Producers' |
| 2009-06-04 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Other |
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Correspondence with USDA regarding proposed rule; review rule's consistency with WTO and NAFTA. |
| 2009-06-29 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Other |
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(USTR) |
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Discussion |
| 2009-06-29 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Other |
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Discussion |
| 2009-07-30 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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Review food safety leg and vote; initial preparation for Costa Rica agriculture meetings |
| 2009-07-31 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Other |
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Review information regarding food safety legislation |
| 2009-07-31 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Email |
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Regarding increased FDA inspections |
| 2009-07-31 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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Meetings with FDA headquarters |
| 2009-08-04 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Other |
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Prepare materials concerning "sugar substitution"; review information regarding food safety legislation |
| 2009-08-11 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Other |
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(Division of Import Operations) |
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Review materials for weekly report to client, to FDA regarding importation of live shrimp. |
| 2009-08-13 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Phone |
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(Division of Import Operation) |
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Review materials for weekly report, transmittal of H.R. 2749 memoranda to clients; discussion with FDA, regarding importation of live shrimp |
| 2009-09-25 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Phone |
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(FSAN) |
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Telephone call at FDA |
| 2009-09-30 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Phone |
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(FDA Inspector Laredo, TX) |
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Correspondence with FDA regarding PMA speaker, discussion who will be speaking at PMA conference. |
| 2009-10-05 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Phone |
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Follow up with FDA regarding PMA speaker, discussion and correspondence with FDA Headquarters. |
| 2009-10-30 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Meeting |
staff |
Murray Lumpkin (Dr., Deputy Commissioner) |
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Correspondence regarding meeting with client |
| 2009-10-30 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Meeting |
None |
Enrique Sanchez Cruz (Representative) |
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Correspondence regarding meeting with client |
| May 2008 - October 2008 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Discussions and Sharing of information as registered agent for Secretaria de Agricultura Ganderia, Desalrollo Rural Pesca y Alimentacion (SAGARPA) and FDA as relates to salmonella outbreak and possible relationship to Mexican Produce. Documents were shared with FDA and other government agencies that are subject to Confidentiality agreement between SAGARPA and US Fodd and Drug Administration (FDA). We provide legal advice to Secretaria de Agricultura Granderia, Desarollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentacio (SAGARPA) in matters involving international law and litigation. During this reporting period we did provide legal representation in litigation matters and legal counseling. |
| May 2008 - October 2008 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Discussions and Sharing of information as registered agent for Secretaria de Agricultura Ganderia, Desalrollo Rural Pesca y Alimentacion (SAGARPA) and FDA as relates to salmonella outbreak and possible relationship to Mexican Produce. Documents were shared with FDA and other government agencies that are subject to Confidentiality agreement between SAGARPA and US Fodd and Drug Administration (FDA). We provide legal advice to Secretaria de Agricultura Granderia, Desarollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentacio (SAGARPA) in matters involving international law and litigation. During this reporting period we did provide legal representation in litigation matters and legal counseling. |
| 2008-05-01 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report updates; prepare extensive reports to client concerning Farm Bill negotiations, report on extension of Farm Bill through May 16; prepare additional reports on food safety legislation including requests by key members of Congress for more funding for FDA; prepare report to client on FDA hiring policies and procedures for additional inspectors for food safety projects. |
| 2008-05-02 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review information regarding: US corn production, prices and exports to Mexico. |
| 2008-05-02 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research lengthy Farm Bill negotiations meeting and emerging proposal; research White House reaction to revised Farm Bill proposal, prepare comprehensive report to client. |
| 2008-05-05 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; research extensive negotiations on the Farm Bill, outline of emerging final deal, prepare comprehensive report to client; address client concerns concerning ending prohibition on planting fruits and vegetables for subsidized land; research Presidential veto threat and prepare additional report on same to client. |
| 2008-05-06 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review Farm Bill developments. |
| 2008-05-06 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Extensive research and monitoring of Farm Bill negotiations, report to client on potential end of negotiations and possible next steps; review upcoming hearing on fisheries activities, report to client on same. |
| 2008-05-07 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review latest Farm Bill developments. |
| 2008-05-07 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; report on progress in Farm Bill negotiations; research details of emerging food safety-related legislation from the Senate HELP Committee, report to client on same. |
| 2008-05-07 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review and revise letter from Ambassador to Representative Gifford regarding breeder cattle imports to New Mexico. |
| 2008-05-08 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; research completion of Farm Bill conference negotiations, prepare comprehensive report to client on scenarios for enacting the Farm Bill with or without a Presidential veto. |
| 2008-05-09 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research extensive reactions to completion of the Farm Bill; report to client on numerous statements and positions particularly from the Republican leadership in the House; prepare additional reports. |
| 2008-05-10 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review beef and pork developments (USDA & USTA demands regarding: access to Mexican market) |
| 2008-05-12 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Reading regarding: Farm Bill and emerging Conference Report. |
| 2008-05-12 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; review item from client concerning increased food safety funding from the Senate Appropriations Committee and respond to client inquiry on prospects for enactment and potential impact on Mexico; research final conference report on the Farm Bill, report to client on same. |
| 2008-05-13 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Calls with Clients research re: ethanol |
| 2008-05-13 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; research release of final Farm Bill conference report, review same, begin to prepare numerous reports to client including covering issues of importance to client such as sugar; conduct extensive research on ethanol-related issues at request of client, prepare comprehensive memo on same. |
| 2008-05-14 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Follow and report Farm Bill developments. |
| 2008-05-14 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; conduct extensive review of completed Farm Bill, begin to draft report for client; research and monitor additional activity on ethanol front, prepare additional report to client. |
| 2008-05-15 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Work on assessment of final Farm Bill; work on ethanol exemption requests and report to SAGARPA; review sugar provisions; monitor Farm Bill votes. |
| 2008-05-15 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; complete comprehensive review of Farm Bill, prepare two summaries - one of the entire Farm Bill and a second on Mexico-specific issues; prepare memo to client covering initial assessment of Farm Bill; research and monitor the Senate debate and vote on passage of the Farm Bill, prepare numerous reports to client; research ethanol-related issues including Senator Grassley statement. |
| 2008-05-16 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Continue analysis of Farm Bill provisions; reading regarding: ethanol |
| 2008-05-16 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare Weekly Report item updates; report on status and expected action on the Farm Bill; report on extension of current Farm Bill programs; review ethanol issues including Senator Grassley speech; prepare separate reports for client. |
| 2008-05-19 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Follow Farm Bill issues |
| 2008-05-19 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; prepare extensive report on ethanol-related issues including Secretary Schafer defense of ethanol program; prepare several reports to client on prospects for activity on the Farm Bill this week. |
| 2008-05-19 |
Ira S. Shapiro |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review of articles on sugar issues. |
| 2008-05-20 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review e-mail and meetings with clients |
| 2008-05-20 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; prepare extensive response to request for information from client; research and monitor House delivery of Farm Bill to President; prepare several reports to client; meet with client to reviewnumerous issues, including ethanol, Farm Bill, horse slaughter and others; research and report to client on proposed regulations from USDA on downer cattle. |
| 2008-05-20 |
Ira S. Shapiro |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review of farm bill summary; review of sugar provisions; meeting with client |
| 2008-05-21 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Read, review and revise memos Farm Bill. |
| 2008-05-21 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; prepare numerous reports and updates throughout the day concerning activity on the Farm Bill, including Presidential veto, House over-ride and need for House to re-pass the Farm Bill; research and report on Supplemental Appropriations Bill and enhanced funding for food safety activities; research and report on status of horse slaughter-related legislation. |
| 2008-05-22 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; conduct extensive research on the Supplemental Appropriations Bill, prepare comprehensive report to client on prospects for passage this week and on food safety funding; research and monitor extensive activity on the Farm Bill, including Senate vote to override Presidential veto and House passage of new corrected version of Farm Bill, prepare several reports to client throughout day; respond to several requests for clarifications and updated information from client. |
| 2008-05-23 |
Ira S. Shapiro |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review of articles re farm bill. |
| 2008-05-23 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; telephone discussion with FDA to discuss Grade A milk product program and potential WTO issues, email to Embassy team summarizing discussion points; review joint agreement regarding meat inspection. |
| 2008-05-26 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review Farm Bill analysis. |
| 2008-05-27 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research fallout from Farm Bill passage and attempt to confirm implementation of 14 out of 15 titles of the Farm Bill, prepare report to client; begin to conduct extensive follow up from recent client meeting, particularly on ethanol-related research; conduct extensive research with USDA and with Congressional Research Service. |
| 2008-05-28 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Legal Research work on report regarding: fishery subsidies in the Farm Bill; review Weekly Report and Weekly Price Report. |
| 2008-05-28 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; continue comprehensive extensive research on ethanol production issues, begin to draft report to client; research fisheries issues in the Farm Bill, direct government support, and disaster assistance. |
| 2008-05-29 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Continue to draft report to client on ethanol-related issues; research upcoming hearings of interest to client, report to client; prepare several Weekly Report item updates. |
| 2008-05-30 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review USDA sugar projections; review our report on Energy Bill (ethanol). |
| 2008-05-30 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; prepare report to client on WTO Director comments on U.S. Farm Bill and impact a ability to complete Doha Round; research report on Treatment of Imported Ethanol in Farm Bill. |
| 2008-06-02 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; continue extensive research on ethanol issues, continue to prepare major report to client; research expected House and Senate votes on revised Farm Bill, report to client on same; follow up for client concerning Senator Grassley defense of ethanol industry. |
| 2008-06-03 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research CFTC probe into cotton trading, report to client on same; research upcoming Senate vote on corrected version of Farm Bill, report to client on same; research and report to client on developments related to U.S. ethanol tariffs and major U.N. food and agriculture organization conference on bio-energy, also report on World Bank president Robert Zoellick's comments on need to lift Brazilian ethanol tariffs. |
| 2008-06-03 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; telephone discussion with client regarding reported outbreak of salmonella in southwest U.S. relating to tomatoes, review correspondence, review agency websites, telephone to FDA, correspondence with client. |
| 2008-06-04 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Meetings in Mexico City |
| 2008-06-04 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; continue comprehensive report on background on ethanol issues; provide additional reports to client on Senate activity on the Farm Bill; work on fisheries-related memo. |
| 2008-06-04 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Phone |
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Mike Landa (Dep director for Regulatory Affairs CFSAN) |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review correspondence regarding salmonella tomato outbreak, review FDA and CDC websites, review press reports, telephone discussions with FDA, memo to SAGARPA regarding telephone conference, telephone conference with client, follow up correspondence with FDA and with Embassy, participation in telephone conference sponsored by PMA/United Fresh Produce. |
| 2008-06-04 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Phone |
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Roberta Wagner (Director) |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review correspondence regarding salmonella tomato outbreak, review FDA and CDC websites, review press reports, telephone discussions with FDA, memo to SAGARPA regarding telephone conference, telephone conference with client, follow up correspondence with FDA and with Embassy, participation in telephone conference sponsored by PMA/United Fresh Produce. |
| 2008-06-04 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Phone |
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Naomi Kawin (Office of International Programs FDA) |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review correspondence regarding salmonella tomato outbreak, review FDA and CDC websites, review press reports, telephone discussions with FDA, memo to SAGARPA regarding telephone conference, telephone conference with client, follow up correspondence with FDA and with Embassy, participation in telephone conference sponsored by PMA/United Fresh Produce. |
| 2008-06-05 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare for and meet in Mexico with clients |
| 2008-06-05 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several reports on ethanol-related issues, including on major U.N. conference; research, monitor and report on Senate vote on corrected version of Farm Bill. |
| 2008-06-05 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; follow up from tomato telephone conference with FDA, review FDA and CDC websites, telephone discussions with client, review client memo, follow up telephone discussion with client, telephone to FDA, Roberta Wagner |
| 2008-06-06 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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SAGARPA - Return from Mexico City meetings. |
| 2008-06-06 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; research and monitor Senate passage of revised Farm Bill; research timing of expected Presidential veto, report to client on same. |
| 2008-06-06 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review FDA and CDC website regarding tomato announcements, telephone discussion with FDA regarding tomato status, email to client and Embassy team summarizing telephone conference with FDA (Roeberta Wagner), telephone discussion with client, review and revise client email to Dr. Lumpkin at FDA. |
| 2008-06-07 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Read e-mail and US and Canadian government information |
| 2008-06-08 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review Email |
| 2008-06-09 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare for and meet with client |
| 2008-06-09 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research and monitor activity on Farm Bill following Senate vote on revised Farm Bill, report to client; research and report on two upcoming hearings concerning FDA's food protection plan and energy vs. food issues; research and monitor tomato and salmonella issue, review Congressional information for any reference to same, report to client; meet with client to discuss in detail emerging tomato matter. |
| 2008-06-09 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review and revise Weekly Report; correspondence relating to status of tomatoes, review FDA and CDC websites, telephone discussion with client, telephone discussion with client, telephone discussion with client, attempt to sit in on United Fresh Produce telephone conference with FDA (cancelled); meeting with Embassy team, draft letter for client to M. Lumpkin, revise letter per comments of SAGARPA team. |
| 2008-06-10 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Follow developments; conference call with client; call with client |
| 2008-06-10 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research and monitor intensive media reaction to tomato issue and any potential impact on Mexico, review clearance of Florida, conference with GT colleagues; review final Farm Bill for any issues related to fisheries, prepare comprehensive memo to client and provide attachment of all legislative text related to fisheries issues in the Farm Bill. |
| 2008-06-10 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review and revise draft correspondence from client to Dr. Lumpkin; telephone discussion with FDA (Roberta Wagner) regarding status, email summarizing discussions with FDA, follow up discussion with client, telephone discussions with client, telephone discussion with client, additional follow up correspondence, follow up telephone conference with client. |
| 2008-06-11 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Call with client; meeting with client |
| 2008-06-11 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Research and review activity of Farm Bill, prepare report to client concerning timing of Presidential veto and override votes; continue to research, monitor and report on tomato activities especially comments from members of Congress. |
| 2008-06-11 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Phone |
|
Matt Eckel (Staff Director, Office of International Programs FDA I) |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review FDA and CDC websites, review correspondence from FDA, discussions regarding response to FDA correspondence, review draft correspondence, telephone discussion with FDA (Roberta Wagner), review FDA letter to Baja governor, discussions of FDA response with F. Williamson, F. Gracia |
| 2008-06-12 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials in administrative proceedings from client |
| 2008-06-12 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; continue to research and monitor activity on tomatoes especially for comments related to Mexico from members of Congress; research and monitor House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on FDA's food oversight safety plan; attend Senate Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on food prices vs. renewable fuels. |
| 2008-06-12 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review FDA and CDC websites, review correspondence and other materials relating to tomato salmonella outbreak; pre-FDA meeting at Embassy regarding tomatoes, meeting at FDA regarding tomatoes, follow up meeting at Embassy regarding tomatoes. |
| 2008-06-13 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Office conferences regarding: work on EEZ violations, per client. |
| 2008-06-13 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research recent request by Bush Administration on additional funding for food safety activities; research status and prospects for legislation to overhaul of food safety laws, prepare comprehensive report to client on same; begin to draft memos concerning recent hearings. |
| 2008-06-13 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review correspondence relating to tomato issue, review FDA and CDC websites; review Baja, California response to FDA, internal meeting to discuss and analyze response, draft memorandum to SAGARPA with comments on Baja response, discuss with client, telephone conference with Matt Eckel (FDA), telephone discussion with client to advise of substance of conversations; participate in FDA press briefing, preparation of memo summarizing briefing. |
| 2008-06-14 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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E-mails regarding salmonella outbreak |
| 2008-06-15 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review e-mails and information regarding Salmonella |
| 2008-06-16 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Work on tomato issue: conference calls with client; meet with client, prepare for 6/17 FDA meeting. |
| 2008-06-16 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Phone |
|
Janice Oliver (Deputy Director for Operations, CFSAN, FDA) |
|
Review materials for Weekly Report; review FDA revised list, review associated correspondence, telephone discussion with client, telephone discussion with FDA, correspondence with M. Eckel, discussion with I. Altschuler regarding June 17 meeting at FDA. |
| 2008-06-17 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Meet with clients |
| 2008-06-17 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Meeting |
|
Janice Oliver (Dept Director for Operations CFSAN, FDA) |
|
Review materials for Weekly Report; pre-FDA meeting with growers; meeting at FDA, with client, post-meeting with growers. |
| 2008-06-17 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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Melinda Plaisner |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; pre-FDA meeting with growers; meeting at FDA, with client, post-meeting with growers. |
| 2008-06-17 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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Erlene Morrison |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; pre-FDA meeting with growers; meeting at FDA, with client, post-meeting with growers. |
| 2008-06-17 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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Mike Lorda |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; pre-FDA meeting with growers; meeting at FDA, with client, post-meeting with growers. |
| 2008-06-17 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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Roberta Wagner |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; pre-FDA meeting with growers; meeting at FDA, with client, post-meeting with growers. |
| 2008-06-18 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Meeting with client |
| 2008-06-18 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; research and monitor Presidential veto of Farm Bill and votes to override same in House and Senate, report to client; conference with client concerning details of Farm Bill budgeting matters; begin to draft memo concerning recent hearing on FDA's food protection plan. |
| 2008-06-18 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review FDA and CDC websites concerning tomatoes; review television coverage. |
| 2008-06-19 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare comprehensive memo on hearing related to FDA's food protection plan; research and monitor House Agricultural Appropriations Committee mark-up of fiscal year '09 agricultural programs spending bill; research and monitor House action on supplemental spending bill and revised funding for enhanced food safety activities. |
| 2008-06-19 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; FDA pre-meeting with client and client; meeting at FDA (SAGARPA and Roberta Wagner, Matt Eckel, Melinda Plaisner, David Acheson, Faye Feldstein, Erlene Morrison) regarding tomatoes; follow up to meeting, drafting proposal; revise letter from Ambassador Sarukhan to Safeway regarding participation in Mexico Gastronomy Week (per request of H. Cortes). |
| 2008-06-20 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials from client regarding litigation |
| 2008-06-20 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research recent discussion on ethanol and food prices, prepare brief report to client; prepare report to client on Farm Bill activity and increased food safety spending in the Supplemental Appropriations Bill. |
| 2008-06-20 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; FDA pre-meeting regarding tomatoes, meeting with FDA regarding tomatoes. |
| 2008-06-21 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Follow-up regarding: tomatoes; reading regarding: litigation. |
| 2008-06-23 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review draft Settlement Agreement, and office conference; calls with client regarding: tomato update |
| 2008-06-23 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; review comments and statements by U.S. sugar officials on Farm Bill, report on same to client; research and monitor tomato-related activities; prepare revised FDA food protection plan memo. |
| 2008-06-24 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Wok re: litigation. |
| 2008-06-24 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Research and review the International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act, monitor Senate Commerce Committee passage of same, prepare comprehensive memo to client on legislation; prepare several Weekly Report item updates; prepare revised document related to ethanol and U.S. government support for same. |
| 2008-06-25 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; finalize and forward memo on International Fisheries Stewardship and Protection Act; research and monitor progress on Supplemental Appropriations Bill, including enhanced spending for food safety, report to client. |
| 2008-06-26 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research movement of Supplemental Appropriations Bill in Senate; continue to work on major ethanol document; review additional calls by Senator Grassley regarding GMA and a tax on ethanol, report to clienton same; research tomato issue. |
| 2008-06-27 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research, monitor and report on Senate passage of supplemental legislation containing enhanced food safety funding. |
| 2008-06-28 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review tomato developments |
| 2008-06-29 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review latest tomato information. |
| 2008-06-30 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Call with client and office calls regarding: tomato developments |
| 2008-07-01 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Work on tomato/salmonella issues. |
| 2008-07-01 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research several press releases by members of Congress concerning tomato outbreak and link to Mexico, review media on expanding FDA's activities beyond tomatoes to other Mexican produce; prepare comprehensive report to client on recent USDA report on U.S. corn crop and limited effect of recent adverse weather conditions; prepare comprehensive report on impact of honey bee disorders and USDA refusal to accept additional funds from Congress; prepare report to client on House Republican letter in support of Governor Perry's request for a waiver on the RFS. |
| 2008-07-01 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review and revise Weekly Report; revise tomato strategy memo and transmittal to client for comment; attend meeting at Mexican Embassy to listen to FDA press conference on tomatoes, follow up discussions with client; email to I. Altschuler summarizing FDA press conference. |
| 2008-07-03 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Follow salmonella developments. |
| 2008-07-03 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Phone |
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Mike Landa (Assist Commissioner, International Programs) |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; participation in telephone discussion with FDA, regarding status of tomato/salmonella outbreak investigation; draft letters per request of client from COFEPRIS to HHS Secretary; from client to FDA Commissioner, and from client to FDA. |
| 2008-07-03 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Phone |
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Roberta Wagner (Assist Commissioner, International Programs) |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; participation in telephone discussion with FDA, regarding status of tomato/salmonella outbreak investigation; draft letters per request of client from COFEPRIS to HHS Secretary; from client to FDA Commissioner, and from client to FDA. |
| 2008-07-03 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Phone |
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Melinda Plaisner (Assist Commissioner, International Programs) |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; participation in telephone discussion with FDA, regarding status of tomato/salmonella outbreak investigation; draft letters per request of client from COFEPRIS to HHS Secretary; from client to FDA Commissioner, and from client to FDA. |
| 2008-07-03 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Phone |
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David Acheson (Associate Commissioner for Foods) |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; participation in telephone discussion with FDA, regarding status of tomato/salmonella outbreak investigation; draft letters per request of client from COFEPRIS to HHS Secretary; from client to FDA Commissioner, and from client to FDA. |
| 2008-07-04 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review new information regarding: FDA Salmonella investigation, and e-mails. |
| 2008-07-05 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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E-mails regarding: CNN reports of inspections/"halting" of imports of cilantro and peppers from Mexico. |
| 2008-07-06 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review latest tomato information, including e-mail from FDA |
| 2008-07-07 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare for and meeting with client regarding: tomatoes meeting at Embassy, follow-up conference with client |
| 2008-07-07 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research and monitor Congressional statements and reactions to FDA's expanding investigation of Mexican produce related to salmonella; review recent report on food safety provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill, begin to prepare report to client on same. |
| 2008-07-08 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates. |
| 2008-07-09 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Calls with client regarding: tomatoes, salmonella; research. |
| 2008-07-09 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare for and meet with client regarding: tomato; office conference; call with client |
| 2008-07-09 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; conduct extensive research on Congressional reactions to FDA expanding research for salmonella outbreak to Mexican produce, report to client on same; prepare report on food safety provisions of the Farm Bill, send same to client. |
| 2008-07-10 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research and monitor two hearings of interest to client, including one on renewable fuel standards and on transportation appropriations related to Mexican trucking. |
| 2008-07-10 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review and revise Weekly Report; listened to telephone press briefng by FDA regarding status of tomato investigation, briefing of I. Altschuler on telephone conference with FDA; listen to CDC briefing on eppie study. |
| 2008-07-11 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Work on pending issues. |
| 2008-07-11 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; begin to draft report on renewable fuel standards hearing; prepare comprehensive report to client on Mexican trucking issues related to the Senate Transportation Appropriations mark-up. |
| 2008-07-11 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review USDA pest risk analysis on guavos; review correspondence from client requesting comments on WTO consistency of U.S. state SPS measure; telephone discussion with Matt Eckel, FDA regarding status of salmonella saintpaul outbreak. |
| 2008-07-14 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Calls regarding tomatoes and peppers. |
| 2008-07-14 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research and report to client on recent HHS initiative to seek participation of certification bodies for third-party certifications for farm-raised shrimp; research upcoming issues of interest to client, continue comprehensive monitoring of any statements concerning Mexican produce related to salmonella outbreak. |
| 2008-07-14 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review SPS issues raised by client; review DWPE, email regarding requirements for removal from DWPE, telephone discussion with client regarding same, review correspondence regarding salmonella saintpaul outbreak. |
| 2008-07-15 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; attend Senate Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on biofuels production and impact on food prices; prepare report to client on recent reports that show potential steep decline in agricultural productionin Mexico based on global warming. |
| 2008-07-16 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare for meetings clients regarding tomatoes. |
| 2008-07-16 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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|
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Research comprehensive report of the Inspector General of the USDA concerning inadequacy of border inspections of Mexico, prepare comprehensive report to client on same; prepare several Weekly Report item updates; review testimony from Senate Energy and Commerce Committee, begin to prepare report on same; continue to extensively research statements relating to Mexico as potential cause of salmonella outbreak, report to client on same. |
| 2008-07-16 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report (2 days); meeting with client at Embassy to discuss GRAS for agave syrup, implications of salmonella saintpaul outbreak on retail sales of produce; correspondence regarding client Cruz visit and FDA meetings. |
| 2008-07-17 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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|
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Meet with clients |
| 2008-07-18 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review information/developments regarding: tomatoes and peppers, and pork |
| 2008-07-18 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates, including comprehensive report on Senate Agricultural Appropriations approving bill with enhanced food safety funding; prepare comprehensive report to client on efforts in the House and Senate to impose mandatory food recalls on USDA and FDA; continue to closely monitor Congressional reaction to salmonella issue, research upcoming hearings on same. |
| 2008-07-21 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Work on salmonella outbreak issues; work on pork |
| 2008-07-21 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research upcoming hearing on salmonella outbreak by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, report to client on same; continue intensive monitoring of statements related to Mexican produce; begin research into efforts by domestic agricultural producers to obtain additional funding related to natural disasters and tomato/salmonella issue. |
| 2008-07-21 |
Ira S. Shapiro |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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|
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Review of status of FDA investigation. |
| 2008-07-21 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; meeting with client regarding salmonella saintpaul follow up and related issues; draft letter from client to M. Plaisier requesting information from FDA inspections in Mexico; revise draft email from client to M. Plaisier regarding McAllen visit. |
| 2008-07-22 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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|
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Prepare comprehensive draft memo on recent hearing on food prices v. biofuel policy, conference with I. Altschuler on same. |
| 2008-07-22 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Conference call with client draft letters for client |
| 2008-07-22 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review correspondence regarding salmonella saintpaul outbreak; draft letter for client to M. Plaisier requesting reports from FDA investigation; draft email regarding follow up to meeting with B. Villareal; review GAO report on other countries responses to foodbourne illnesses. |
| 2008-07-23 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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|
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; research status of EPA decision on renewable fuel standards waiver request by Governor Perry, prepare report to client on same; research recent IMF report on food and fuel prices, summarize report for client; research introduction of compensation bill for domestic tomato growers, prepare report to client on same; research development of major tax incentive bill for mid-West U.S. agricultural producers to respond to impact of disasters; research major Roll Call article on strategy and efforts by domestic tomato industry to obtain funding from Congress, conference with client on same. |
| 2008-07-23 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Pork: review proposed agenda for 7/31 Chicago meeting; office conferences; review confederacion paper; review and revise draft comments on Chicago meeting; review hot peppers information and status; review client requests regarding: guava, and U.S. federal and state request. |
| 2008-07-23 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Conference regarding weekly reports; follow jalapeno developments; office conference regarding: Mexican meat products in E.U.; assignments for client(comments on proposed US guava rule, and federal vs. state U.S. food safety regulation); discuss GRAS issues raised by client; e-mails and discussions regarding Chicago pork meetings, and draft memo regarding strategy to client. |
| 2008-07-24 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; prepare updated and revised comprehensive memo on recent hearing of food prices v. biofuel policy; prepare summary of legislation to compensate domestic tomato producers; research Senator Grassley bill to provide $4 billion of tax incentives for agricultural producers; provide summary of legislation and comprehensive report including prospects for enactment; research and prepare comprehensive report on FDA moving forward with opening overseas offices including in Latin America; research additional upcoming hearings related to salmonella outbreak, report to client on same. |
| 2008-07-24 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Calls and e-mails with client regarding: pork; review upcoming Congressional hearings with client, office conferences regarding: upcoming hearings. |
| 2008-07-25 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research and monitor upcoming hearings and report to client on same concerning salmonella and traceability of fresh produce issues; research statements on same. |
| 2008-07-25 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Draft correspondence; draft analysis/strategy memo; calls with client; office conferences; prepare for meetings with U.S. Customs at Mexican Embassy regarding: food Safety; review mails regarding: pork. |
| 2008-07-25 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Meeting |
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Cathy Sauceda (Office of Field Operations US Customs and Border Protection) |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; scheduling of meeting with Customs Import Safety Division - correspondence with client; review email from Dr. Murry Lumpkin announcing FDA's intent to identify Mexican jalapenos as source of salmonella, conference with I. Altschuler, client, F. Gracia, correspondence with client. |
| 2008-07-26 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Read media information regarding: jalapenos, e-mails to/from client. |
| 2008-07-27 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Follow developments regarding: jalapenos. |
| 2008-07-28 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research developing Senate Finance Committee tax extenders legislation that will include $4.2 billion of tax incentives for disaster aid for agricultural producers, prepare comprehensive report to client on same. |
| 2008-07-28 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Follow jalapeno situation; office conference regarding: call with client; review information regarding: House hearing on the salmonella outbreak |
| 2008-07-28 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review correspondence regarding FDA identification of Mexican jalapeno peppers as source of salmonella saintpaul outbreak; review FDA and CDC websites regarding salmonella saintpaul outbreak; telephone discussion with Matt Eckel, FDA, regarding same |
| 2008-07-29 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Other |
Staff |
J. Mortier (Congressman Whitfield's office) |
Whitfield, Ed |
Research and preparation for upcoming hearings on recent salmonella outbreak; concerning strategy related to hearing; prepare several weekly reports; prepare additional report on disaster aid in tax bill. |
| 2008-07-29 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Other |
|
D. Stein |
|
Research and preparation for upcoming hearings on recent salmonella outbreak; concerning strategy related to hearing; prepare several weekly reports; prepare additional report on disaster aid in tax bill. |
| 2008-07-29 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Other |
|
I. Altschuler |
|
Research and preparation for upcoming hearings on recent salmonella outbreak; concerning strategy related to hearing; prepare several weekly reports; prepare additional report on disaster aid in tax bill. |
| 2008-07-29 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates. |
| 2008-07-29 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Other |
Staff |
J. Sopkow (Democratic Counsel to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight Investigations) |
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Research and preparation for upcoming hearings on recent salmonella outbreak; concerning strategy related to hearing; prepare several weekly reports; prepare additional report on disaster aid in tax bill. |
| 2008-07-29 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Other |
Staff |
A. Slobodin (Republican Counsel) |
|
Research and preparation for upcoming hearings on recent salmonella outbreak; concerning strategy related to hearing; prepare several weekly reports; prepare additional report on disaster aid in tax bill. |
| 2008-07-29 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review mails regarding: jalapenos; review request from client for review of latest litigation draft settlement agreement. |
| 2008-07-29 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; draft analysis for potential WTO claims against U.S. for FDA actions against jalapeno and serrano peppers; review materials relating to Congressional hearing on FDA action, draft questions to plant; telephone discussion with client regarding response to FDA request to client Cruz for additional information, draft transmittal document. |
| 2008-07-30 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; attend hearing before the House Agricultural Committee on traceability of fresh produce, begin to prepare report to client on same; numerous conferences with IPA regarding Acheson announcement concerning confirmation of Mexican peppers; conference with client regarding same. |
| 2008-07-30 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Jalapenos: review and draft correspondence for client; monitor "disclosure" at FDA Congressional hearing; e-mails and strategy. |
| 2008-07-30 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review COOL Federal Register Notice; revise WTO analysis for salmonella saintpaul outbreak, draft facts section; revise draft letter from client Cruz to FDA Commissioner regarding surprise announcement at Congressional hearings. |
| 2008-07-31 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Research and monitor Congressional reaction to confirmation by FDA on salmonella outbreak; attend hearing by the Energy and Commerce Committee on salmonella outbreak; begin draft of memo on House Agriculture Committee hearing on traceability and salmonella. |
| 2008-07-31 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Work on papers --e-mails, calls office conference; strategy for client; work on WTO issues; meeting with client. |
| 2008-07-31 |
Ira S. Shapiro |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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|
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Review of letter; meeting with client. |
| 2008-07-31 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Phone |
|
Murry Lumpkin (Deputy Commissioner, International Programs, FDA) |
|
Review materials for Weekly Report; review and revise Weekly Report; draft analysis regarding potential WTO case arising from pepper case; meeting with client to discuss responses to FDA in pepper case; telephone discussion, regarding pepper case; follow up discussion with client; rescheduling of meeting with U.S. Customs Import Safety officials. |
| 2008-08-01 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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|
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; prepare extensive memo on comprehensive coverage of two hearings related to salmonella outbreak and FDA and CDC response; obtain copy of FDA's traceback chart; conference with GT colleagues; conference with GT colleagues concerning request from client concerning memo on COOL following release of interim-final rule. |
| 2008-08-01 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Calls with client regarding: FDA issues; review press and other calls with SAGARPA regarding FDA blaming Mexican hot peppers |
| 2008-08-01 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; transmittal of WTO analysis to client with explanation; discussion with I. Altschuler and client regarding meeting with FDA; review correspondence and materials regarding salmonella saintpaul outbreak, follow up correspondence and telephone discussion with client. |
| 2008-08-03 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Travel to Mexico City for meeting with Client. |
| 2008-08-04 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; prepare comprehensive report on pending legislative initiatives, their status and prospects for enactment in the 110th Congress; follow up with I. Altschuler concerning memo on salmonella traceability hearings, revise memo, send same to client; begin to review proposed interim-final rule of the USDA concerning COOL. |
| 2008-08-04 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Meetings in Mexico city with client. |
| 2008-08-04 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review COOL interim-final regulation; correspondence with FDA relating to meetings, meeting with FDA (Melinda Plaisir, Matt Eckel and Namoi Kwin), follow up to meeting. |
| 2008-08-05 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; prepare comprehensive memo per client request on analysis of COOL and potential impact on Mexican exporters; conference with D. Stein; follow up with IPA on legislative initiatives memo. |
| 2008-08-05 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Review documents regarding; FDA handling of salmonella outbreak. |
| 2008-08-05 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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In Mexico: Prepare for and meeting with client. |
| 2008-08-05 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review materials regarding COOL; review FDA Confidentiality Agreement with SAGARPA, email to I. Altschuler with analysis; revise and finalize WTO SPS Agreement analysis and potential WTO case, further revisions per comments, transmittal to I. Altschuler; review correspondence from M. Plaisier with questions for Mexico, review import alerts issued by FDA against Mexican companies. |
| 2008-08-06 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; revise and finalize memo on COOL and requirements of Mexican exporters; conference with D. Stein; research statement by U.S. and Mexican sugar industries and call for industry government task force to address U.S.-Mexican sugar industry issues, conference with client on same; research recent developments related to Mexican trucking program including Bush Administration action to extend program for two years and Congressional reaction, update client on status of Congressional efforts to curtail funding for program, prepare comprehensive report on same. |
| 2008-08-06 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Meet at SAGARPA with client. |
| 2008-08-06 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review and revise Weekly Report; review FDA website and Import Alert 99-23; telephone discussion with client and I. Altschuler regarding response to letter from Dr. Murry Lumpkin, discuss general strategy regarding FDA; review USDA COOL regulations, draft summary of regulations as they relate to foreign suppliers/Mexico. |
| 2008-08-07 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; research and report on Congressional reaction to proposed COOL rule by USDA; research and report to client on EPA rejection of Texas' request on renewable fuel standards. |
| 2008-08-07 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Return from Mexico City meetings with client; review latest FDA/CDC information. |
| 2008-08-08 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; follow up on legislative initiatives memo. |
| 2008-08-08 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Follow-up with client regarding: FDA's requests for information; follow latest FDA and CDC information; teleconference with client |
| 2008-08-10 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Review latest information regarding: salmonella saintpaul outbreak. |
| 2008-08-11 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; follow up on client request on EPA waiver issue and on COOL. |
| 2008-08-11 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Follow-up regarding: Mexican establishments (regarding: salmonella issue); draft memos and mails. |
| 2008-08-12 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; follow up on legislative initiatives memorandum. |
| 2008-08-12 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Work on comprehensive strategy memo |
| 2008-08-12 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review FDA website and Import Alert, email to client advising of additions to FDA Import Alert; telephone to FDA; draft comments regarding guavas Pest Risk Analysis. |
| 2008-08-13 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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|
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Conference with GT colleagues concerning Durbin legislation; begin to draft comprehensive report and list of recommendations. |
| 2008-08-14 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report items; complete comprehensive draft of memo to client on Durbin legislation, status, prospects and recommendations for responding to same. |
| 2008-08-14 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Draft e-mail to client; calls with client. |
| 2008-08-14 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review FDA website and Import Alert; telephone discussion with Murry Lumpkin (FDA) regarding same, follow up discussion with I. Altschuler regarding discussion with Murry Lumpkin (FDA), draft memo summarizing discussion with Murry Lumpkin (FDA); review I. Altschuler draft memo to client |
| 2008-08-15 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Work on FDA and USDA food safety issues; review communications to/from client and FDA, review Obama food safety initiative; review memo; read mails from US. meat industry. |
| 2008-08-15 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review FDA website and Import Alert, review news articles, review draft correspondence from client Cruz to M. Lumpkin. |
| 2008-08-18 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; conference with GT colleagues concerning Durbin FDA legislation and recommendations and response. |
| 2008-08-18 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Prepare for and meeting with client regarding: food safety legislative initiative, and FDA and USDA issues; read USDA audits of 11 Mexican plants; legal research. |
| 2008-08-18 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review FDA website and Import Alert, memorandum to client regarding revisions to Import Alert. |
| 2008-08-19 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Work on legislative session wrap-up memo regarding: ethanol; work on food safety legislation initiatives memo (especially Obama and Durbin); review USDA audit reports and related information regarding: 11 Mexican plants |
| 2008-08-19 |
Ira S. Shapiro |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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|
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Review of USDA audit report on Mexican meat export facilities; meeting at Mexican embassy with client. |
| 2008-08-20 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review correspondence between Mexican Embassy and US meat industry; draft and review draft communications with USDA; legal research; prepare for meetings with client and USDA, USTR in Mexico City - all regarding: meat issue |
| 2008-08-20 |
Regina K. Vargo |
Mexico |
Phone |
|
JB Penn (Former USDA Under Secretary) |
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Received background and read report. Office discussions. Left messages with several other USG officials. |
| 2008-08-20 |
Regina K. Vargo |
Mexico |
Phone |
|
Scott Herd (Deputy Under Secretary of FSIS) |
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Received background and read report. Office discussions. Left messages with several other USG officials. |
| 2008-08-20 |
Regina K. Vargo |
Mexico |
Phone |
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Ken Freiberg (Deputy General Counsel of USTR) |
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Received background and read report. Office discussions. Left messages with several other USG officials. |
| 2008-08-21 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; prepare draft memo updating client on ethanol-related matters; conference with GT colleagues concerning beef and border closing issues; research statements by Congresswoman Delauro in response to comments by Mexican Agricultural Secretary; research and report on sugar trade coalition announcement and letter to Secretary Schafer concerning USDA determination on sugar quotas. |
| 2008-08-21 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Travel to Mexico City for meetings with client and USDA-FSIS and USTR re: Meat issue |
| 2008-08-21 |
Ira S. Shapiro |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Email and discussions re meat issue; contacts with Bush Administration, particularly Dan Price's office (National Security Counsel Staff), setting up meeting for client. |
| 2008-08-22 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Follow up on beef and border closing issues; revise and finalize comprehensive memo updating client on ethanol issues; prepare several Weekly Report item updates. |
| 2008-08-22 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Meeting in Mexico City with client, and USDA - FSIS, and USTR regarding: technical and political aspects of meat issues |
| 2008-08-22 |
Ira S. Shapiro |
Mexico |
Phone |
|
Mike Smart (NSC staff) |
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Re: client's issues |
| 2008-08-22 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review FDA and CDC websites regarding salmonella saintpaul; telephone discussion with client regarding filing of SAGARPA comments to USDA on guava PRA. |
| 2008-08-22 |
Regina K. Vargo |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Read memo on Federal Meat Inspection Act. Checked IUST and other press for mention of problem or U.S. delegation to Mexico. Contacted Mike Smart of NSC. |
| 2008-08-23 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Read materials and e-mails regarding: meat issue with USDA. |
| 2008-08-24 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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E-mails regarding: meat issue; legal research regarding: options. |
| 2008-08-25 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Work on meat issue, follow initial collapse of negotiations. |
| 2008-08-25 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Review materials for Weekly Report; follow up correspondence with client regarding filing of guava comments. |
| 2008-08-26 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Meat Issue; research Brazil situation; prepare talking points for client; monitor discussions between GT team and US government; revise and finalize memo regarding: legal options, and office conference; prepare draft action plan. |
| 2008-08-26 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Review materials for Weekly Report; research, draft memo regarding WTO/NAFTA options available to Mexico to challenge possible FSIS against Mexican meat plants; revise English language talking points regarding meat for client. |
| 2008-08-26 |
Regina K. Vargo |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Office conferences. Continuous phone calls with USDA (Terpstra), FSIS (Almanza, Quick) and NSC (Smart) to find out USG perspectives, positions and likely responses, as well as technical questions to confirm understanding. |
| 2008-08-27 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Follow up with GT colleagues concerning meat/poultry border issues, status of ethanol review memo. |
| 2008-08-27 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Call regarding Chicago NPPC meetings; calls with client regarding: preparation for and follow-up regarding: calls between client and US Government; office conference and work on legal memo |
| 2008-08-27 |
Regina K. Vargo |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Drafting email to client. Memo to client. |
| 2008-08-28 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Review comprehensive report on Federal programs in support of biofuels; report to client on USDA proposed rules for downer cattle. |
| 2008-08-28 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Calls with client re: Government to Government communications |
| 2008-08-28 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Review materials for Weekly Report; transmittal of information to client relating to Lacey Act Amendment; review correspondence from FDA from M. Lumpkin related to peppers, follow up with I. Altschuler |
| 2008-08-29 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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E-mails to client regarding: communicting meat issue with USDA-FSIS; work with GT team regarding: communications with USDA, USTR, White House, and US industry; teleconference with client; initial preparation for client visit to DC for FSIS meetings |
| 2008-08-29 |
Ira S. Shapiro |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Review of e-mails and discussions with co-counsel re developments and strategy in meat issue, contacts with the Bush Administration (Mike Smart Assist Director on National Security - Counsel Staff) and industry. |
| 2008-08-29 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review FDA website, email to client advising of lifting of FDA warning to consumers about Mexican peppers. |
| 2008-08-30 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Review information and status regarding: meat issue. |
| 2008-08-31 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
|
Review press regarding: meat crisis. |
| 2008-09-02 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; follow up with GT colleagues concerning meat, poultry and Durbin food safety legislation issues; report to client on Sweeteners Association response to criticism of USDA decision to increase import quota for refined sugar. |
| 2008-09-02 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Prepare for and meeting with clients regarding: meat issue |
| 2008-09-02 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Review materials for Weekly Report; email to Embassy regarding FDA Federal Register Notice requesting comments on microbial food safety; telephone discussion with Matt Eckel (FDA) regarding status of jalapeno peppers, follow up telephone conference with Matt Eckel (FDA); meeting with client and Embassy team regarding meat, meeting with FSIS; review memo regarding status of Pod-Ners litigation, transmittal to client. |
| 2008-09-03 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates. |
| 2008-09-03 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Work on meat issue; research legality and status of Russian actions vs. U.S. poultry. |
| 2008-09-04 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; begin to prepare comprehensive summary of biofuel incentive programs conducted by the U.S. government. |
| 2008-09-05 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
|
Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; complete comprehensive report on U.S. incentives for biofuel production. |
| 2008-09-05 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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|
Prepare for Washington visit from Mexican Garlic Association and Mexican government officials. |
| 2008-09-08 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research and report on ethanol-related issues including statements by McCain and Obama and politicalization of ethanol in general; research media reports on Mexican voluntary suspension of meat and poultry exports, report to client on same. |
| 2008-09-08 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Office conference calls with client; meet with xclient regarding: meetings with Mexican garlic growers in GOM officials, and analyzing meeting with USG officials. |
| 2008-09-08 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Meeting |
|
William Sropa (Department of Commerce, Chief, Revenue Enforcement Branch, US Custom & Border Protection) |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; email to client advising of amendments to FDA Import Alert adding additional Mexican companies; meeting with client to discuss both meat issue, pepper issue, and garlic growers trip to Washington, follow up from meeting with telephone conferences, regarding scheduling of meeting, telephone discussions to U.S. Customs regarding scheduling of meeting. |
| 2008-09-09 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research and report on House legislation designed to block Mexican trucking pilot program, monitor House debate and passage of same. |
| 2008-09-09 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Work on garlic meetings (concerns about China in U.S. and Mexico markets), teleconference with client |
| 2008-09-09 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Phone |
|
Christian Hughes (Customs Antidumping and Counterveiling Duty Branch, Enforcement Branch US Customs & Border Protection) |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review USDA website, transmittal of revised FDA Import Alert to client; attend to matters relating to scheduling of meetings for Mexican garlic growers visit to Washington, DC, telephone discussion with F. Gracia, discussion with I. Altschuler, telephone call to M. Coursey. |
| 2008-09-10 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Prepare for and meet with Mexican garlic industry representatives and GOM officials regarding: problems with Chinese garlic, and help prepare Mexican Garlic Growers for meetings in Washington with US government officials; meetings with client regarding: food safety. |
| 2008-09-10 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
|
Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; conference with client concerning House passage of legislation to end Mexican trucking pilot program. |
| 2008-09-10 |
Ira S. Shapiro |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Review of material concerning possible transshipment or smuggling of Chinese garlic into Mexico; meeting with representatives of the Mexican garlic industry and client meeting with John Melle of USTR for the Mexican garlic industry and client; attended dinner at the Mexican cultural institute. |
| 2008-09-10 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review and revise Weekly Report; telephone discussion with Customs regarding scheduling of meeting with garlic growers, follow up discussions with Customs regarding need to reschedule meeting, discussions of substantive meetings; pre-meeting with Mexican garlic delegation at GT office. |
| 2008-09-11 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Work on draft reply from client to USDA and translation; prepare for and meeting with client regarding: GRAS, food safety and PMA; closing meetings with garlic growers and client |
| 2008-09-11 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
|
Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; meet with GT colleagues concerning food safety issues. |
| 2008-09-11 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
|
Review materials for Weekly Report; meeting with GT food safety team to discuss I. Altschuler meeting with B. Villareal; meeting with Mexican garlic grower delegation at U.S. Customs, follow up meeting with garlic grower delegation at GT. |
| 2008-09-12 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Work on reply from client to USDA regarding: meat/FSIS; review press and e-mails regarding meat issue |
| 2008-09-12 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research reports on USDA lowering sugar output and potential impact on prices. |
| 2008-09-15 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Work on meat issue; work on garlic; meeting with client |
| 2008-09-15 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Alert client to upcoming food safety hearings; prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research revised USDA projections for sugar supply including major decrease, alert client to same; update client on disaster aid package emergin in Senate and efforts by Louisiana congressional delegation to take advantage of potential aid for agriculture producers in the state. |
| 2008-09-16 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; prepare update to client on status of Mexican trucking pilot program and efforts to cut off funding on same; prepare comprehensive report to client on emerging disaster aid package being developed in the Senate; prepare separate reports to client on package being developed in the House and efforts by Speaker Pelosi to move significant disaster aid for U.S. agricultural producers as soon as this week. |
| 2008-09-17 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
|
Work on meat and other food safety issues, work on memo series. |
| 2008-09-17 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research legislation on the House Judiciary Committee to ban transportation of horses for human consumption, prepare comprehensive report to client on same; attend lengthy food safety hearing before the House Agricultural Appropriations Subcommittee. |
| 2008-09-18 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Office conference regarding: information from SENASICA to FDA (delivery and explanation) work on political memo to client |
| 2008-09-18 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; begin to prepare materials and draft political report to client; begin to draft report on memo on food safety issues before the House Agricultural Appropriations Subcommittee; prepare comprehensive report on disaster relief provisions of massive tax bill, including prospects for passage. |
| 2008-09-18 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
|
Review materials for Weekly Report; review and revise Weekly Report; transmittal of FDA proposed rule published in Federal Register relating to mandatory labeling of food products denied entry into the United States; discussion with, draft transmittal letter to FDA forwarding documents. |
| 2008-09-19 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; complete draft of memo concerning comprehensive food safety hearing before the House Agricultural Appropriations Subcommittee; prepare additional materials for political report to client; prepare report to client concerning industry groups letter on COOL and objections to proposed interim rules by USDA; update client on Senate vote next week on massive disaster aid package. |
| 2008-09-22 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
|
Prepare for and travel to Mexico City to discuss issues and work plan with client |
| 2008-09-22 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
|
Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research developments related to disaster relief tax package and on continuing resolution provisions to provide additional relief to U.S. agricultural producers; complete draft of comprehensive food safety hearing. |
| 2008-09-23 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
|
In Mexico City meetings with client |
| 2008-09-23 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
|
Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research and begin to prepare political report on potential changes in Congress for client; prepare update on efforts by Congress to enact legislation to revise eligibility requirements of the Farm Bill; prepare additional report to client on COOL and comments by USDA Secretary Schafer concerning North American meat label and Produced in the USA labels. |
| 2008-09-24 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
|
In Mexico City - prepare for and meetings with client |
| 2008-09-24 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; prepare additional report on disaster relief tax package; prepare additional report on House passage of revised eligibility requirements for the Farm Bill; research and review the continuing resolution, prepare report to client on massive disaster aid relief package in same. |
| 2008-09-25 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Meeting in Mexico City with client |
| 2008-09-25 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; research comments on major food safety legislation by spokeswoman for Energy and Commerce Committee, prepare comprehensive report to client concerning lack of comprehensive food safety legislation in the 110th Congress; discuss prospects for next year's legislation; prepare updated report on continuing resolution and additional funding for FDA and disaster aid package; research and monitor passage of legislation by the House Judiciary Committee to ban horse meat trade, prepare report on same, discuss prospects for enactment of legislation. |
| 2008-09-25 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
|
Review materials for Weekly Report; correspondence advising that M. Plaisier leaving position at FDA Headquarters and moving to District office. |
| 2008-09-26 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Work on weekly political/policy report; review materials and return from Mexico City meetings with client. |
| 2008-09-26 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; extensive input and revisions to client Weekly Report. |
| 2008-09-27 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review revise memo to client and team regarding: election update, and position of Obama and McCain regarding: agriculture policies. |
| 2008-09-29 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Office meeting regarding meeting with Client regarding: FDA, meat, CCA, political issues. |
| 2008-09-29 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Prepare numerous Weekly Report item updates; conference with GT colleagues concerning outline for next report to client, begin to draft same; research activities related to the disaster aid package; prepare comprehensive report on COOL, including letter by 30 Senators and Agricultural Secretary Schafer's comments and response in attempt to clarify intent of proposed rules; update client on horse meat ban legislation. |
| 2008-09-30 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Continue to prepare client report; follow up on issues relating to COOL; prepare several Weekly Report item updates; prepare report to client on passage of the continuing resolution with extensive disaster aid package, research and monitor Presidential signing of same, report to client; review and report on Congressional passage of legislation to revise eligibility requirements of the Farm Bill, report to client on same; review and revise invitation for MexBest event at the PMA per request of client. |
| 2008-10-01 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
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Arrangements for Ottawa pork meetings |
| 2008-10-01 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research and monitor activity on financial bail out and successful marrying of disaster aid tax package, prepare report to client on same; prepare updated and revised memo to client; research activity on COOL, draft of comprehensive memo to client on same. |
| 2008-10-02 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Prepare, for trilateral pork meetings in Ottawa |
| 2008-10-02 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; complete comprehensive memo on COOL implementation activity by USDA; update client on status of financial aid package and disaster tax relief for U.S. agricultural producers; update and revise lengthy memo to client. |
| 2008-10-03 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
|
|
Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research and monitor Senate and House passage of financial bailout package including major disaster relief tax package, prepare comprehensive report to client; update and finalize extensive memo to client. |
| 2008-10-06 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; begin to draft client memo focusing on potential USDA Secretaries under McCain or Obama Administration. |
| 2008-10-07 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Work on FSIS issues (close-out meeting regarding: Mexico's audit of U.S. and next steps); possible CCA |
| 2008-10-07 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research Senator McCain extensive comments to repeal ethanol and farm subsidies and reaction of members of Congress and major agricultural groups, prepare comprehensive report to client on same; continue to work on client memo updating political status. |
| 2008-10-08 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Work on suggested close-out meetings for SAGARPA; work onmemos; work on ethanol report; work on PMA assistance. |
| 2008-10-08 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Attend briefing by trade policy advisors of Senators Obama and McCain, begin to draft report on same; provide several Weekly Report item updates; research follow up reports on ethanol and U.S. import tariff on ethanol, prepare follow up report to client. |
| 2008-10-09 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Review memo to SAGARPA regarding: possible close-out meeting with Bush Administration |
| 2008-10-09 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; report on ethanol issues and response of Senator Grassely; complete comprehensive report on trade policy McCain v. Obama; also complete and update comprehensive report to client. |
| 2008-10-10 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare for and meeting in Washington with client Mexico's audit of US meat establishments and system; conference call regarding: Orlando PMA; work on memo regarding: close-out meeting with Bush Administration. |
| 2008-10-10 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Research and review GAO comprehensive report on food labeling, begin to prepare report for client on same. |
| 2008-10-13 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Work on memo series forclient; prepare memo for client regarding: alternatives for final meeting with Bush Administration. |
| 2008-10-14 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Office conference regarding litigation |
| 2008-10-14 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; review major GAO study on food labeling and FDA oversight of same. |
| 2008-10-15 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Work on draft reply from client to USDA and USTR regarding: re-listing FSIS-approved plants, and CCA and protocol; work on weekly e report to client, work on PMA; finalize memo; meeting to review litigation. |
| 2008-10-15 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Finalize review of major GAO report on FDA oversight on food labeling, prepare comprehensive report to client on same; prepare several Weekly Report item updates; begin to draft comprehensive memo for client. |
| 2008-10-15 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
|
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Review materials for Weekly Report; meeting with Pod-Ners team to discuss litigation status and strategy; review letter from FDA to SAGARPA regarding listing U.S. meat facilities in CCA meeting, discussion on how to respond to USDA, review and revise draft response to USDA. |
| 2008-10-16 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Draft and revise reply letter t regarding: FSIS - listed plants meat protocol and CCA; review request from client regarding: comments on Lacey Act; review memo regarding: status and strategy for litigation; work on weeklyreport. |
| 2008-10-16 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; complete draft of report to client. |
| 2008-10-17 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Draft, review and revise strategy memo regarding mayacoba beans litigation for Graciela Aguilar; review and revise weekly political/election memo. |
| 2008-10-17 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; prepare update to client on Obama/McCain debate and discussion of NAFTA; assist in finalization of comprehensive report to client; review reports and releases related to FDA opening offices overseas. |
| 2008-10-19 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Work on possible PMA events in Orlando. |
| 2008-10-20 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare documents for PMA at request of client, including review of food safety fact sheet. |
| 2008-10-20 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; prepare comprehensive report to client on USDA figures concerning direct and countercyclical payment contracts; prepare comprehensive report to client on comments by the National Farmers Union concerning Farm Bill and expected attacks on agricultural programs in the next Congress. |
| 2008-10-21 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Planning of 11/13/08 Mexico City session with client; help prepare for PMA in Orlando; review memos regarding: litigation. |
| 2008-10-21 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research and report on potential for Deputy U.S. Secretary C. Conner to become CEO of the National Conference of Farmer Cooperatives; begin to draft client update memo. |
| 2008-10-22 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Work on food safety points and legal analysis; work on report regarding: sugar industry activity on trade review, litigation developments; revise documents for PMA. |
| 2008-10-22 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; update major memo for client on possible USTRs in the next Administration; review updates on COOL; begin to prepare draft report on compliance by major U.S. agricultural producers including Cargill and Tyson. |
| 2008-10-22 |
Ira S. Shapiro |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Telephone calls with industries and associations on behalf of client. |
| 2008-10-23 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review PMA documents; review memo for client. |
| 2008-10-23 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; complete comprehensive draft of report memo to client. |
| 2008-10-24 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Work on weekly report for client; work on papers for PMA; work on sugar information |
| 2008-10-24 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare comprehensive report to client on COOL and statements by major U.S. meat producers to comply with COOL requirements; prepare several Weekly Report item updates; research withdrawal of sugar company license for export trading company application, review updates on sugar including Senator Obama's letter to U.S. sugar interests supporting program. |
| 2008-10-24 |
Ira S. Shapiro |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Drafted memorandum for client re sugar and ethanol issues |
| 2008-10-25 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Travel to and attend PMA; attend Mexico Best dinner; meeting with client |
| 2008-10-26 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Return from PMA; e-mail with client regarding: Monday call requested by FDA |
| 2008-10-27 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Office conference: pending FDA issues and requested conference calls. |
| 2008-10-28 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review sugar information, e-mails regarding: proposed meeting with FDA, office conference regarding: client request for comments on Lacey Act. |
| 2008-10-28 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; begin to research issues for client memo. |
| 2008-10-28 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; review Lacey Act issues in preparation for telephone conference with client, telephone conference with client regarding preparation of comments with respect to Lacey Act. |
| 2008-10-29 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Work on follow-up to meat issues with FSIS (USDA) and USTR - U.S. and Mexican audits, impact on CCA, etc. |
| 2008-10-29 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; begin to draft client memo. |
| 2008-10-30 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare for and meeting with client and team regarding: meat issues follow-up with USDA, USTR; discuss CCA possibilities and meetings with new President's transition team; work on weekly report. |
| 2008-10-30 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare several Weekly Report item updates; finalize draft of client's Weekly Report. |
| 2008-10-30 |
Donald S. Stein |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Review materials for Weekly Report; meeting with Embassy team to discuss status of meat inspections, issues pending with FDA, telephone discussion with FDA (Erlene Morrison) regarding technical matters relating to salmonella saintpaul outbreaks. |
| 2008-10-31 |
Irwin P. Altschuler |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare for November 13 conference with client |
| 2008-10-31 |
Steven J. Mulder |
Mexico |
Unknown |
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Prepare Weekly Report item updates; prepare revised section for Cardenas Weekly Report. |