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Farm bill: Senate rejects GMO labeling amendment

WASHINGTON • The Senate has overwhelmingly rejected an amendment allowing states to require labeling of genetically modified foods. The amendment by Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders tried to clarify that states can require the labels. …

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Milbank: Tail-gunner Ted
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Hatch, Lee and the NRA
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Published on Apr 20, 2013 01:01AM
Obama on guns
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Published on Apr 17, 2013 09:11PM
Senate rejects expanded background checks for gun buyers
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