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GMO Labeling Battle Gets Fresh Kick-Start in Washington

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A leaked discussion draft by the Grocery Manufacturers Association suggests creating a national (albeit voluntary) labeling standard for foods containing genetically modified organisms, but activists say the association is clouding the issue. But environmentalists and organic food groups say the association has an ulterior motive.

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GMO Labeling Legislation Gets Bipartisan Push in Congress

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A bill that would require the labeling of foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has bipartisan support, and something else: a major food-industry backer. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Rep. The Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act, introduced in April by Sen. Momentum building.