Lawmakers Propose Labeling in Response to Supreme Court’s Monsanto Decision
source: http://gmo-journal.com/index.php/2010/07/14/lawmakers-propose-labeling-in-response-to-suprem...
Ever since the Supreme Court handed down its mixed 7-1 decision, ruling that the lower court overstepped its boundary by issuing an injunction on the planting of genetically modified alfalfa, some lawmakers were spurred to action. Reuters, for example, reported that more than 50 U.S. lawmakers called on the U.S. Agriculture Department to keep Monsanto's biotech alfalfa out of farm fields. U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, a Democrat from Vermont, and Rep. Peter DeFazio, a Democrat from Oregon, were joined by 49 other representatives and five other senators in asking Tom Vilsack, the Agricultural Secretary, to ensure that Monsanto's genetically engineered alfalfa is not approved for commercial use.
Additionally, Representative Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) introduced three bills in the House related to the labeling of food containing genetically engineered material, the cultivation and handling of genetically engineered crops, and the establishment of a set of farmer rights regarding genetically engineered animals, plants, and seeds.
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Additionally, Representative Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) introduced three bills in the House related to the labeling of food containing genetically engineered material, the cultivation and handling of genetically engineered crops, and the establishment of a set of farmer rights regarding genetically engineered animals, plants, and seeds.
Continue reading: http://gmo-journal.com/index.php/2010/07/14/lawmakers-propose-labeling-in-respon...
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