Veto threat for spending bill: “House Republicans have chosen brinksmanship,” said the White House in threatening to veto a six-month government funding bill that would make it “much harder for all eligible Americans to register to vote.” (White House)
USDA customer service: Under a memorandum of understanding signed by USD and the National Farmers Union (NFU), the NFU will hold listening sessions for farmers to discuss their experiences with their local USDA office and share their ideas on how to improve service. (NFU)
Bird flu without birds: A Missourian is the first American to become infected with the avian flu virus without known exposure to sick or infected animals; the patient was treated with antiviral medication and recovered. (CDC)
Lawsuit against malathion: The Fish and Wildlife Service wrongly determined that the insecticide malathion posed no jeopardy to threatened and endangered species, said a lawsuit challenging the decision. (Center for Biological Diversity)