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2011-07-22 | permalink
U.S. White House sued to force release of documents on ag-biotech industry partnership
In an effort to boost exports, the Obama White House has entered into a joint venture with the agricultural biotechnology industry to remove barriers to the spread of genetically engineered crops, even on national wildlife refuges, according to documents posted today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. Today, PEER sued the White House Trade Representative, Office of Management & Budget and the State Department to force release of documents detailing their partnership with industry.
- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, USA (PEER): White House pact with industry to push GE plants
- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, USA (PEER): Obama administration embraces GE crops on wildlife refuges
- Truthout, USA: Emails show White House promotes genetically engineered crops in wildlife refuges
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2011-07-22 | permalink
U.S. White House sued to force release of documents on ag-biotech industry partnership
In an effort to boost exports, the Obama White House has entered into a joint venture with the agricultural biotechnology industry to remove barriers to the spread of genetically engineered crops, even on national wildlife refuges, according to documents posted today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. Today, PEER sued the White House Trade Representative, Office of Management & Budget and the State Department to force release of documents detailing their partnership with industry.
- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, USA (PEER): White House pact with industry to push GE plants
- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, USA (PEER): Obama administration embraces GE crops on wildlife refuges
- Truthout, USA: Emails show White House promotes genetically engineered crops in wildlife refuges
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