Idaho Statesman 12/31/2003 Otter, Simpson voted no on bill to keep 'downers' out of food voted no on bill to bar 'downers'
Washington Post 12/31/2003 Banning Sale of 'Downer' Meat Represents a Change in Policy
New York Times 12/31/2003 U.S. Imposes Stricter Safety Rules for Preventing Mad Cow Disease
The Oregonian 12/31/2003 Industry, critics welcome ban on 'downers'
Seattle Times 12/31/03 Farmers won't lose much on 'downed' cow slaughter ban
Associated Press 12/31/03 'Downer cow' meat hit with USDA ban
The Modesto Bee 12/30/03 Ban bolsters mad cow fight
New York Times 12/30/03 Agriculture Secretary Announces New Rules for Safety of Beef
CNN.com 12/30/03 Feds tighten meat rules after mad cow found
CBS News 12/30/03 'Downer' Cows Banned As Food
ABC News 12/30/03 U.S. Announces New Beef Restrictions
CNN.com 12/29/03 Dairy industry gave to key lawmakers who opposed 'downer' ban
CBS Market Watch 12/29/03 Age set of mad-cow infected Holstein
