5 Things: House Bill Would Prevent Mandatory Gmo Labeling

By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Waco Tribune-Herald
Thu, 07/23/2015 - 12:05am

WASHINGTON (AP) — States could no longer require labels on genetically modified foods under legislation the House is considering.

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