Other Side Pleased with Court's Denial of COOL Injunction

Yesterday's story presented the National Cattlemen's disappointment over the court's decision to deny the Country of Origin Labeling Injunction. Today, we'll hear from the other side of the issue.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has turned down a preliminary injunction request from meat processing groups wanting the Country of Origin Labeling law stopped. U.S. Cattlemen's Association intervened in the case to defend the U.S. Department of Agriculture's rewrite of COOL. Executive Vice President Jess Peterson says they're pleased with the ruling and that the COOL regulation won't be stopped right away.

Peterson: "That was granted that it would have blocked USDA from implementing and enforcing its revised COOL regulations. So that means this court case will go forward and the debate will continue."

Peterson says the battle over COOL is long from decided - as he expects those challenging the law to appeal the decision.

Peterson: "Obviously in this case, they are entitled to an appeal so we will probably see that here shortly. On this note, we are very pleased with where we are and we thank all the cattle producers that have contributed to the legal effort."

Peterson calls the District Court Judge's decision a victory for America's cattle producers and consumers.

Guess that victory depends which side of the fence your opinion on this matter lies.?