Posts Tagged ‘Genetically Modified Food’
Say Hello to GMO!
Saturday, 09 February 2013 02:00
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Everything you need to know about the wonderful world of genetically modified organisms…

 
Senate rejects bid to label genetically modified food
Thursday, 21 June 2012 18:40
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The Senate on Thursday rejected an amendment to the farm bill that would have given states the power to require labels on genetically modified food.

“This is the very first time a bill on labeling genetically engineered food has been brought before the Senate,” said Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (I), who introduced the proposal. “It was opposed by virtually every major food corporation in the country. (Read more…) While we wish we could have gotten more votes, this is a good step forward and something we are going to continue to work on. The people of Vermont and the people of America have a right to know what’s in the food that they eat.”

Senate Agriculture Committee chair Debbie Stabenow opposed the amendment, claiming it could interfere with the development of drought resistant crops.

The amendment was defeated by a 26-73 vote.

When the Vermont Legislature considered a bill that would have required genetically modified food to be labelled, the agricultural giant Monsanto threatened to sue the state. Despite public support, the legislation failed to pass.

Sanders’ amendment would not have required states to label genetically modified. It would only have given states legal protection to do so.

 
Sen. Sanders: Consumers should know if food is genetically modified
Thursday, 14 June 2012 17:39
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Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) on Thursday introduced an amendment to the farm bill that would give states the power to label genetically modified food.

“I personally believe, and I think most Americans believe, that when a mother goes to the store and purchases food for her child, she has the right to know what she is feeding her child,” he said on the Senate floor.

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When the Vermont Legislature considered a bill that would have required genetically modified food to be labelled, the agricultural giant Monsanto threatened to sue the state. Despite public support, the legislation failed to pass.

“It’s no mystery why Monsanto would fight people’s right to know,” Sanders said. “Business is booming for the chemical company.”

He noted that the Food and Drug Administration was already required to more than 3,000 ingredients. However, the Sanders-Boxer amendment would not require states to label genetically modified. It would only give states legal protection to do so.

“Monsanto and other major corporations should not get to decide this, the people and their elected representatives should,” Sanders said.

Watch video, uploaded to YouTube on June 14, below: