Bernie Sanders Calls for Labeling Genetically Engineered Food

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by Bernie Sanders
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June 14, 2012

WASHINGTON, June 14 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today proposed an amendment to the farm bill that would let states require that any food or beverage containing genetically engineered ingredients be clearly labeled.

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Egypt: Military Coup? The Real News reporter Jihan Hafiz was detained

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Jihan Hafiz reporting from Egypt.

Supreme Court disbands Parliament and brings back emergency powers as Egypt moves back to outright dictatorship

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Chomsky: European states follow US lead in supporting Israel’s impunity

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US President Barack Obama once again has voiced unwavering support for Tel Aviv, reiterating that Washington is “decidedly more attentive” to Israel than it is to the Palestinians. Obama made the remarks at meeting with a visiting delegation of the US Orthodox Jewish community. He also called on the audience not to cast doubts on his loyalty to his Israeli allies.

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