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Kucinich Introduces Right to Know Legislation; Bills Create Regulatory Framework for Genetically Engineered Organisms
Jun 24, 2010
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), a long-time advocate of family farmers and organic foods, today introduced H.R. 5577, The Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act, as well as supporting legislation that will provide a comprehensive regulatory framework for all Genetically Engineered (GE) pl...
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Kucinich Announces Right to Know Legislation in Wake of Alfalfa Supreme Court Ruling
Jun 21, 2010
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), a long-time advocate of family farmers and organic foods, today made the following statement after the Supreme Court voted 7-1 to allow the experimental planting of genetically modified alfalfa seed before an environmental review is completed:
“Today the Sup...
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Kucinich Secures Funding for Organic Farming Research
Oct 7, 2009
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Congressman Kucinich (D-OH) secured a legislative victory for organic farmers and consumers by ensuring that the US Department of Agriculture will collect and share economic data that is essential to help the organics industry compete with agribusiness. The $500,000 for the Organic Production and M...
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Kucinich" Protect our health and environment"
Jul 30, 2008
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) introduced three bills designed to protect consumers, defend farmers’ rights, and increase food safety yesterday. The bills collectively create a comprehensive framework to regulate genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
“We have a responsibility to put the public...
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Kucinich To Introduce Bills to Label Genetically Engineered Food and Protect Consumers
May 1, 2006
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Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH) announced today, that tomorrow, he will introduced six bills that will provide a comprehensive regulatory framework for all genetically engineered plants, animals, bacteria, and other organisms.
The six bills include the Genetically Engineered Food Right to K...
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Kucinich/Kaptur Alternative Fuel Amendment Included in Energy Bill
Jul 28, 2005
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Included in HR 6, The Energy Policy Act of 2005, passed today in the House, was an amendment authored by Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) to double the number of Department of Energy Clean City programs that can apply for a pilot program to invest in altern...
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Kucinich: USDA And FDA Not Doing Enough To Protect Consumers From Mad Cow Disease
Dec 29, 2003
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Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH) released the following statement today on the Mad Cow case:
“The unfortunate discovery of a dairy cow in Washington State infected with Mad Cow Disease, or BSE, is a result of irresponsible US agricultural policies. BSE in the United States is preventabl...
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Kucinich Introduces Bills to Label Genetically Engineered Food and Protect Consumers
Jul 25, 2003
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Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH), Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, introduced six bills today that will provide a comprehensive regulatory framework for all genetically engineered plants, animals, bacteria, and other organisms.
The six bills include the Genetically Engineer...
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Kucinich: House Bill Hand Out To Biotech Industry
Jun 10, 2003
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Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH), today, spoke out against H. Res. 252, a bill supporting the Administration complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding genetically engineered food. The bill will hurt family farmers, consumers and relinquish US power to the WTO.
“This bill sel...
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Summary of Genetically Engineered Food Legislation
May 22, 2002
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Genetic engineering, the ability to insert a novel gene in a organism, is a developing science that offers possible benefits and hazards. Genetic engineering is defined as something that has been altered at the molecular or cellular level by means that are not possible under natural conditions or pr...
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