Senate Shoots Down GMO Labeling Bill
In yet another showing of their lack of concern towards the people who give them their jobs, Senators in Washington D.C. voted against a key GMO labeling amendment to the Farm bill. One that would have allowed states to decide to label the presence of genetically modified ingredients in food products.
They didn’t just vote it down, they did it overwhelmingly: 71 to 27. Let’s be clear—this wasn’t a bill that would have mandated the labeling of foods with genetically modified ingredients. No, it was far less provocative. This measure would have simply said it was okay for states to decide to do that for themselves.
“The concept we’re talking about today is a fairly commonsense and non-radical idea,” said the amendment’s sponsor, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) according to the Huffington Post. “All over the world, in the European Union, in many other countries around the world, dozens and dozens of countries, people are able to look at the food that they are buying and determine through labeling whether or not that product contains genetically modified organisms.”
Vermont and more-recently Connecticut have both decided to label foods in their state. But they are concerned big-wigs like Monsanto will sue, particularly in light of this failure of a decision in the Senate.
One of the many senators who voted against what would seem to be commonsense and non-radical, Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) says that labeling GMO foods runs counter to what we “know” about them. This knowledge, she says, is that GMO foods are safe, no more dangerous than their “conventional counterparts.”
Apparently ignoring any of the research that runs to the contrary of that being put out by Monsanto-supporters, Sen. Stabenow talks about GMO crops as if they are the answer to the world’s prayers. That they are able to “resist crop diseases and improve nutritional content.” Stabenow and others like her must be getting their briefs directly from those within Monsanto itself.
Even more telling about where her (and others like her) allegiances lie, Stabenow said labeling GMO ingredients would “interfere with the FDA’s science-based process to determine what food labeling is necessary for consumers.” In other words, if it doesn’t come from Monsanto or the FDA, she doesn’t want to hear it.
She doesn’t want to hear about the study that showed GMO-fed rats developed mass tumors and died premature deaths. Senators like her don’t seem to care that research has shown GMO corn to be a contributor to the obesity epidemic. Apparently, studies linking GMO crops to lung damage, cancer, organ damage, and immune suppression aren’t “good enough” for the FDA, so they aren’t “good enough” for lawmakers.
The fact is, most processed foods on our store shelves contain GMO ingredients (usually corn or soy). Another fact, most conscientious consumers would like to know which foods are safe and which are not. But, with their decision to not grant states the right to decide for themselves, lawmakers have shown us (once again) where their loyalties lie.
I would also like an email to the link that shows how each senator voted on the amendment, Thank U
Jenn
We are already voting in our household? If we are not sure or can't figure out what kind of crap is in "it"? we ain't buying? I am voting with my wallet. Doesn't pass Fooducate or etc. NO GOOD. Look how fast they put peanut and gluten warnings when people stopped buying the products or there were liability issues? won't take the 3 years they claim if their profits fall to the floor in a few months.
thas IS EXACTLY WHAT IT SHOULD BE DONE… THOU THE INTERNET…. PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW (many people still don't know what GMO's are or their consequences ) IT SHOULD GO AROUND AND AROUND AS MANY AS POSSIBLE. IN FEW WORDS THE DAMAGE GMO's DO. STOP BUYING THIS PRODUCTS AND EVEN GIVING SOME KIND OF INFO. FLYER IN SUPERMARKETS ETC… IF PEOPLE ARE IN DEMOSTRATIONS TODAY, THEY/WE CAN ALSO DO SOMETHING TO INFORME THE PUBLIC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6OxbpLwEjQ WATCH THIS VIDEO – ALL ABOUT GMO'S by scientists .
Doesn't Bill Gates have kids? assuming he does not plan on living forever, you'd think he would be concerned about how his progeny are going to reproduce in the contaminated world he leaves to them. BUT WAIT! We all THOUGHT he was smart. We THOUGHT most politicians were relatively well educated. Yep, monsanto double speak is this incredible new language. It is being taught in all the better circles.
I believe that Bill Gates was involved in taking the collection of heirloom seeds collected over thirty years by "helping" the collector with extra financing and then having this "helpful" board vote to sell the heirloom seeds to Monsanto. I think they are being stored in an underground facility in Iceland. Bill Gates children will be eating safe foods. The others will die. Can Reality research this?
Don't forget the millions in stock in Monsanto he owns
So Monsanto can sue the state for labeling, but we can't sue Monsanto if we get sick from their products……WOW! Hope everyone is marching tomorrow!! We will NOT give up!!
If Monsanto's product isn't on food labels then on what basis will someone sue Monsanto of they get sick? How does one link the sickness with Monsanto? Labeling would provide that basis in fact.
One of the many senators who voted against what would seem to be commonsense and non-radical, Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) says that labeling GMO foods runs counter to what we “know” about them. This knowledge, she says, is that GMO foods are safe, no more dangerous than their “conventional counterparts.”
Safe like sugar, salt , ingredients…that are listed on the label!
Buycott is an app that is free. It will advise you on all products regarding GMO. Search it to see for yourself.
Outrageous! I suggest that those who support GMOs are ignorant of the facts and that you let your elected representatives know that you will not be supporting them at the next election!
No, not Ignorant, just PAID OFF.
You can see what how each senator voted here: http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_l…
So if they voted nay it means that they don't think that states should have the right to decide to label foods that have GMO?
Here’s the vote tally form today http://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/113-2013/s135
If I wasn't living this nightmare I wouldn't believe that in America we are fighting about knowing what's in our food! After I get back from the March I am going to make it a point to post on all the senator's Facebook pages that they don't give a rat's ass about the American people and to vote them out of office. Too bad we can't wake up from this nightmare!
You shouldn't wait to " vote 'um out of office " , " RECALL THEM " !
This is going to have to be a grass roots effort. I read the labels of everything I buy. I buy organic, I only eat at a very few restaurants in town that I know serve organic products, I post articles on FB, and generally show others by my actions how I battle this monster known as Monsanto. I see a big problem with willful ignorance, though. I read just this week in an article in the LA times that more that 67% of people are either overweight or obese. I see people streaming into fast food places. I see people eating crap at lunch. People don't want to hear the message. They'd rather pay a doctor down the road that invest their money right now into themselves by exercising, eating right and living a healthy lifestyle. Sometimes I get discouraged but the battle is won one person at a time.
The list of senators who voted against the states labeling GM foods should be published on your site, so we can make sure we support some one else for the position..
Thanks, for those who posted the info for finding out who voted for states rights to label and info on contacting our Senators. I wrote mine a thank you note.
This is a case for having a referendum vote on the problem, which effectively goes around the senate or house and give the vote on a given bill to the people. Not only would you have the true wishes of the voting public known but also a vote of confidence ,at the same time, of the elected officials that are voting contrary to their constituency's wishes who they are supposed to be representing………..probably why you'll never see it happen,that would be true democracy in action. Good luck you poor bastards.
An new app, BOYCOTT, has surfaced this month. May 2013. Read about it here http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/05/…
and download the app at http://www.boycott.com
Take this app to the grocery store with you, My opinion it is a GREAT tool to find GMO's in food.
Try finding any story with life changing significance like this on main stream news. Total blackout. Instead, you will find important news such as "Worlds Largest Lego Masterpiece Unveiled". Apparently that story is more important than something that actually affects all of our lives. What kind of country that represents freedom does not even have the freedom to know what they are eating? I hope the march against Monsanto at least wakes a few people up today. I am guessing that the event will be another media blackout also.
http://1.usa.gov/10OZEJy
Here is the link to how the senators voted http://1.usa.gov/10OZEJy
The opening sentence misstates the situation. Congresscritters DO represent the interests of the people who "give them their jobs". Those people just ain't us!
Blasted both my reps for voting against it. They can either do what's right or I can exercise my rights and vote their butts out of office. I told them that too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6OxbpLwEjQ GMO'S THE TRUTH – WATCH THIS VIDEO… IT TELLS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. PASS AROUND TO EVERYONE.
WATCH THIS VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6OxbpLwEjQ /// GMO'S
YES, Do not vote for the slime-bags who are not in favor of labeling. None will get my vote!
http://occupy-monsanto.com/why-senator-bernie-san…