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The Washington Information Directory (WID) is one of the most historically successful publications at CQ Press. Although it is a “directory,” it has lived in the Library/Annual Edition portfolio because it has a unique profile - it is topically organized, and within the taxonomic structure the relevant organizations are listed not only with contact information but with a brief paragraph describing what the organization (whether government or non-governmental) does related to that topic. It focuses on Washington - in order to be listed, an organization must have an office in the Washington metropolitan area. These descriptions are not boilerplate advertising material from the organizations; rather, they are hand-crafted by a talented freelance research team. In addition, WID pulls together 55 organization charts for federal agencies, congressional resources related to each chapter topic, hotline and contact information for various specific areas of interest (from Food Safety Resources to internships in Washington), and an extensive list of active congressional caucuses and contact details. WID has two appendices, one with thorough information on congresspersons and committees, and the second with governors and embassies.
Livestock and Poultry
Livestock and Poultry
General
▶Agencies
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) (Agriculture Dept.), Fair Trade Practices Program, Packers and Stockyards Program (PSD), 1400 Independence Ave. S.W., MS 3601, 20250-3601; (202) 720-7051. Fax, (202) 205-9237. Stuart Frank, Director, (515) 323-2586. Swine Contract Library, (515) 323-2579.
General email, PSDWashingtonDC@usda.gov
Web, www.ams.usda.gov/services/enforcement/psd
Swine Contract Library email, PSDSwineContractLibrary@usda.gov
Maintains competition in the marketing of livestock, poultry, and meat by prohibiting deceptive and monopolistic marketing practices; tests market scales and conducts check weighings for accuracy. Maintains the Swine Contract Library. Publishes the offical copy of decisions in legal actions taken with USDA.
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) (Agriculture Dept.), Livestock and Poultry Program, 1400 Independence Ave. S.W., MS 0249, 20250-0249; Jennifer Porter, Deputy Administrator, (202) 720-5705. Press, (202) 720-8998.
General email, AskLP@usda.gov
Web, www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/livestock-poultry-program
Administers meat marketing program; maintains market news ...
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