Lawmakers seek new gov't agency for food safety

Former Hamiltonian Tom Vilsack is supportive of a new agency to oversee food safety. I agree with him that eliminating the two agencies that now deal with it (Agriculture Department and FDA) and establishing a new one would allow for more to get accomplished in the area of inspiring consumer confidence. Additionally, it would enable President Obama to claim more job creation with such an agency, boosting his credibility in the area of stimulating the economy.