'This is the time!’ Connecticut gov signs first GMO labeling law in US.

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10. Kudos to Connecticut!

(It all sounded so good back in 2008.)

Obama selects former Monsanto lobbyist to be his TPP chief agriculture negotiator

Negotiations for the TPP have been occurring over the last few years, although under a veil of secrecy that left even America’s lawmakers out of the process. Leaked documents have revealed some specifics, leaving consumer watchdog groups suspicious over a process intended to streamline labor policies and food labeling guidelines that would align the U.S. with partnering countries..

Individuals connected to some of the nation’s largest corporate interests have been involved in the process, including former Monsanto lobbyist Islam Siddiqui: who is the head agricultural negotiator for the TPP on behalf of the U.S. Prior to his work as a GMO lobbyist with CropLife, he worked as the head agricultural trade advisor for the Clinton administration.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/26/islam-siddiqui-obama-nomi_n_333972.html

Trans Pacific Partnership and Monsanto

The chief agricultural negotiator for the US is the former Monsanto lobbyist, Islam Siddique. If ratified the TPP would impose punishing regulations that give multinational corporations unprecedented right to demand taxpayer compensation for policies that corporations deem a barrier to their profits.

Though TPP content remains hidden, here are some things we do know:

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*The labeling of foods containing GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) will not be allowed. Japan currently has labeling laws for GMOs in food. Under the TPP Japan would no longer be able to label GMOs. This situation is the same for New Zealand and Australia. In the US we are just beginning to see some progress towards labeling GMOs. Under the TPP GMO labels for US food would not be allowed.

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http://www.nationofchange.org/trans-pacific-partnership-and-monsanto-1372074730