From: Liana Hoodes <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Subject: URGENT: STOP FAST TRACK GMO LABELING ATTACK!

URGENT: STOP FAST TRACK GMO LABELING ATTACK!

PROTECT THE RIGHT TO LABEL GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOODS
STOP THE CONGRESS FAST TRACK FROM GIVING IT THE WACK!

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a revived Fast Track
international trade bill (H.R. 3005) Oct. 9 on a near party-line vote. H.R.
3005 contains a provision to require that U.S. trade negotiators seek a ban
on labeling of genetically engineered ingredients and use of the
precautionary principle (p. 14). This would set up consumer labeling as an
"unjustifiable trade restriction" - especially regarding genetically
modified foods-threatening many consumer labeling regulations with being
overturned through trade challenges. Under this bill our efforts to label GE
foods will become illegal barriers to trade!

The floor vote on this version of Fast Track legislation is expected next
week. We cannot allow this sneak attack on our right to know about
genetically engineered foods to go unchallenged.

TAKE ACTION!

CALL YOUR REP. BY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2!

THE AFL-CIO HAS A FAST TRACK HOTLINE THAT WILL CONNNECT YOU TO YOUR MEMBER
OF CONGRESS FOR FREE.

CALL 1-800-393-1082 and tell your Representative to oppose H.R. 3005 and its
provision to seek a ban on labeling of genetically engineered foods.
NOTE: As of October 25, one House office building (Longworth) remains
closed due to the anthrax concern. Where possible, please contact your
Representative at their in-state district office, which can be found at
www.house.gov <http://www.house.gov/> .
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Liana Hoodes
National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
3540 Route 52
Pine Bush, NY  12566
Phone:  845-744-2304
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