JUL 29, 2016 - Obama Signs Bill Requiring Labeling of GMO Foods
US News
President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill that will require labeling of genetically modified ingredients for the first time. READ MORE
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JUL 14, 2016 - G.M.O. Labeling Bill Gains House Approval
New York Times
The House of Representatives voted on Thursday to require the labeling of foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients, clearing the bill's final obstacle before it heads to the White House, where President Obama is expected to sign it into law. READ MORE
JUL 8, 2016 - U.S. GMO food labeling bill passes Senate
Reuters
The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved legislation that would for the first time require food to carry labels listing genetically-modified ingredients, which labeling supporters say could create loopholes for some U.S. crops. READ MORE
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