Organic Consumer Association issues threat to Congressional candidates on GE labeling

The following is an edited excerpt.

Just when you thought the crazies over at the Organic Consumer’s Association (OCA) couldn’t get more goofy, they have warned Congress that if the they pass any amendment that would “preempt or nullify any state GMO labeling law” they will work to recall candidates or support their opponents in the next election.

What has their organic hemp panties is a bunch? It’s an amendment by Iowa Congressman, Republican Steve King.

The King Amendment would reinforce the Commerce Clause by asserting the right of a state to trade agricultural products with another state. States that a state cannot deny the trade of an agricultural product from another state based on its means of production.

Read the full post here: Organic Consumer Association Issues Threat to Congress

 

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