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Dow Jones | January 12, 2000 | By Geoff Winestock, Staff Reporter BRUSSELS - The European Commission published its blueprint for a new European Food Authority, drawing a mixed reaction from the food industry, which said the move was useful but mostly symbolic.

Reuters | January 12, 2000 | Michael Mann

Reuters | January 12, 2000 BERNE - The Swiss cabinet was cited as deciding Wednesday against banning release of genetically modified organisms, what officials and industry sources described as an interim victory for the Swiss pharmaceutical industry.

Associated Press | January 13, 2000 WASHINGTON - Genetically identical monkeys are being cloned by Oregon researchers, who are splitting early-stage embryos and then implanting the pieces into mother animals. The technique has so far produced only one living rhesus monkey, a female named Tetra, but Professor Gerald Schatten said four more animals are on the way.

Dow Jones | January 11, 2000 BANGKOK - A U.S. delegation visiting Thailand Tuesday said the country should be open to using technology involving genetically modified organisms, saying it will help boost Thai crop output rather than causing harmful effects.

PA News | January 13, 2000 | By Amanda Brown, Environment Correspondent, PA News Government backed rules will fail to protect organic farms from contamination by genetically modified pollen spread from crop trials, it was claimed today.

Reuters | January 11, 2000 HOUSTON - Nearly three-fourths of American consumers would support genetically modified crops if the technology means farmers can reduce pesticide use, according to a survey released Tuesday by the American Farm Bureau.

Reuters | January 13, 2000 | By Randy Fabi HOUSTON - U.S. farmers plan to cut back sharply their plantings of genetically modified soybeans, corn and cotton this year, partly in response to a European backlash against bioengineered foods, a Reuters straw poll said Thursday.