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This is incredibly disturbing.
Look at that, democrats and republicans can work together for the benefit of huge corporations with complete disregard for public safety.
'Monsanto Protection Act': 5 Terrifying Things To Know About The HR 933 Provision
The "Monsanto Protection Act" effectively bars federal courts from being able to halt the sale or planting of controversial genetically modified (aka GMO) or genetically engineered (GE) seeds, no matter what health issues may arise concerning GMOs in the future.
But the fact that Sen. Roy Blunt, Republican of Missouri, actually worked with Monsanto on a provision that in effect allows them to keep selling seeds, which can then go on to be planted, even if it is found to be harmful to consumers
“In this hidden backroom deal, Sen. [Barbara] Mikulski turned her back on consumer, environmental and farmer protection in favor of corporate welfare for biotech companies such as Monsanto,” Andrew Kimbrell, executive director of the Center for Food Safety, said in a statement.
Look at that, democrats and republicans can work together for the benefit of huge corporations with complete disregard for public safety.
'Monsanto Protection Act': 5 Terrifying Things To Know About The HR 933 Provision