The “Monsanto Protection Act” gets extended The controversial biotech rider, which sneaked into law, remains in three-month spending bill extension Frank Lucas: Today, I voted in favor of passage of H.J. Res. 59, the Continuing Appropriations Resolution for FY 2014. It is our obligation to keep the federal government funded and create economic certainty. Additionally, I am very pleased this CR creates a full and permanent delay of Obamacare. Congressman Lucas Votes for Passage of Continuing Resolution | Congressman Frank Lucas lucas.house.gov Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Lucas today made the following statement after voting in favor of H.J. Res. 59, the Continuing Appropriations Resolution for FY 2014. The Continuing Resolution (CR) passed the House today with a 230 to 189 vote. https://facebook/pages/Frank-Lucas/7872057395?hc_location=stream “It is extremely disappointing to see the damaging ‘Monsanto Protection Act’ policy rider extended in the House spending bill,” said Colin O’Neil, director of government affairs for Center for Food Safety. “Hundreds of thousands of Americans called their elected officials to voice their frustration and disappointment over the inclusion of ‘Monsanto Protection Act’ this past spring. Its inclusion is a slap in the face to the American public and our justice system.” Monsanto Protection Act Being Pushed by House Republicans Inclusion of the so-called “Monsanto Protection Act,” a highly controversial measure that involves genetically modified (GM) seeds, is being pushed into the spending bill by House Republicans. Monsanto is a titan in the field of GM crops. The Farmer Assurance Provision, which has been nicknamed The Monsanto Protection Act, was a rider that was slipped into the prior spending resolution, now nearing expiration, according to the Huffington Post. House Republicans are including an extension—intended to stop a government shutdown—according to legislation just released by House Appropriations Chairman, Hal Rogers (Republican-Kentucky). Many consumers strongly object to consuming GMO foods and have long sought foods that are non-GMO, such as certified organic meats that are non-GMO fed, and non-GMO crops. Because of consumer outcry, companies have been voluntarily labeling their products. Yet, GMO labeling has become a contentious issue in the food business with some two-dozen states pending on a decision regarding labeling requirements. The biotech industry has been fighting against GMO labeling with intense lobbying. newsinferno/monsanto-protection-act-being-pushed-by-house-republicans/
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