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GMO Labeling Battle Gets Fresh Kick-Start in Washington

Associations Now

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) says its latest efforts, first reported on by Politico this week, are focused on creating a nationwide GMO labeling standard. The Environmental Working Group suggested that GMA’s proposed voluntary standard would limit future efforts to implement mandatory labeling at the state level.

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As Newtown Anniversary Nears, Associations Help Schools Tackle Security

Associations Now

A dramatic, deadly shooting at Newtown, Connecticut’s Sandy Hook Elementary School killed 20 children and six adult staff members. An Obama administration proposal to fund a community policing program that would support such efforts is still being reviewed by Congress.)

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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth Kanter

Then, one of his cousins texted directions based on a new smartphone application called “Waze,” which crowdsources data from nearby drivers to create real-time traffic and road reports and find the best routes. From there they traversed Long Island Sound to New London, Connecticut, and then drove to Boston. Indeed they already are.