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Safety Top-of-Mind for Bus, Gaming Associations

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Two leading associations in the busing and gaming industries agree with that sentiment. “Our industry is committed to the safety of our guests, and our partnership with the American Bus Association will take that commitment one step further,” AGA President and CEO Geoff Freeman said in a press release. .

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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. And one natural-products group is endorsing it. The Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act, introduced in April by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Rep. The backers.

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GMO Labeling Battle Gets Fresh Kick-Start in Washington

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In the discussion draft [PDF] acquired by Politico , GMA suggests creating a national, voluntary labeling program with increased oversight of the industry by the Food and Drug Administration. But environmentalists and organic food groups say the association has an ulterior motive. Standard, But Voluntary. Activists Push Back.