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/> . *********************************************** Liana Hoodes National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture 3540 Route 52 Pine Bush, NY 12566 Phone: 845-744-2304 [log in to unmask] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To get off the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask]