Senate rejects voluntary GMO labeling bill 49 to 48
ClaimsSenate rejects voluntary GMO labeling bill 49 to 48Senate rejects voluntary GMO labeling bill 49 to 48
The Senate voted 49 to 48 not to advance a revised version of legislation calling for voluntary national biotech labeling standard that would basically block states from mandating labels on genetically engineered (GE) foods. The bill, originally introduced Feb. 19 by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), failed to secure the 60 votes needed to advance to the floor for full debate.
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