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tabatha

(18,795 posts)
Tue Dec 13, 2011, 07:17 PM Dec 2011

Finally—Congress Begins to Wake Up about Genetically Engineered Food

Two powerful new bills will help control GMOs. Spread the word with our Action Alert!

Rep. Dennis Kucinich has introduced two bills that would mandate labeling and provide stricter safety protections for GE products. HR 3553, the Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act, already has twelve co-sponsors (and bipartisan support). The bill requires labeling of all genetically engineered organisms—including fish, which is especially important since GM salmon approval seems imminent. For animals and animal products, the bill would also require disclosure if the animal has been fed GMO.

HR 3554, the Genetically Engineered Safety Act, has a number of excellent provisions.

http://www.anh-usa.org/finally%E2%80%94congress-begins-to-wake-up-about-genetically-engineered-food/

Action button at link.

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Finally—Congress Begins to Wake Up about Genetically Engineered Food (Original Post) tabatha Dec 2011 OP
I hope this passes but fear an uphill battle because the food industry lobby is so limpyhobbler Dec 2011 #1
Where does President Obama stand? bvar22 Dec 2011 #2

limpyhobbler

(8,244 posts)
1. I hope this passes but fear an uphill battle because the food industry lobby is so
Tue Dec 13, 2011, 09:39 PM
Dec 2011

powerful. I'm guessing they are going to oppose GMO labeling with everything they've got.

bvar22

(39,909 posts)
2. Where does President Obama stand?
Wed Dec 14, 2011, 02:17 PM
Dec 2011

Well, this is where he stood in 2007:

Labeling GM Foods & Country of Origin

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