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Federal food-aid package promotes GMOs |
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19 May 2008 |
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| Posted at 8:09 AM on 19 May 2008 A $770 million food-aid package proposed by the Bush administration may also aid U.S. agribiz, as the feds have slipped in language promoting the use of genetically modified crops in developing countries. Proponents of bioengineering say that GM crops are hardier in harsh climates and can produce higher yields; opponents say that just ain't the case. The food-aid package must be approved by Congress, and eve ... |
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| Topics: Africa, agriculture, Big Ag, food, GMOs, legislation, news, politics (all these topics) |
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