David Kesmodel

Reporter, Wall Street Journal

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Reporter for the Wall Street Journal, covering the food and beverage industries

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Testifying before Congress  today, the head of the  Westland/Hallmark  slaughterhouse in Chino admitted that his "system broke down."

Chino Meat-Plant Owner Testifies in Washington

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