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November 10, 1999 | from a press release WASHINGTON - The introduction today by Representative Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) of a bill to require mandatory labeling of foods produced using agricultural biotechnology "is putting the cart before the horse - and politics ahead of sound science," according to the National Food Processors Association (NFPA).

November 10, 1999 | from a press release WASHINGTON - Michael J. Phillips, Ph.D., Executive Director for Food & Agriculture, issued the following statement in response to Congressman Kucinich's legislation calling for the labeling of genetically modified foods:

Reuters | November 10, 1999 | By Doug Palmer WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman was cited as saying Wednesday he was hopeful that World Trade Organization members would agree early next month to launch meaningful negotiations on further farm trade reform.

IFT | September 9, 1999 | Joyce A. Nettleton

Financial Times (London) | November 11, 1999 | By MARK SUZMAN WASHINGTON - President Bill Clinton yesterday mounted a vigorous defence of trade liberalisation as part of a broader administration effort to win public support for the planned launch of a new round of global trade talks in Seattle later this month.

PA News | November 11, 1999 | Tom Kelly, PA News The independent UK Scientific Steering Committee survey, being published today, will, according to this story, advise which species of genetically-engineered plants and animals need to be monitored, and the number of fields required while growing the crops.

The Western Producer | November 11, 1999 | Michael Raine, Saskatoon newsroom WINNIPEG - According to this story, the debate over genetically modified organisms has made the choices of canola more confusing and has resulted in a lower than normal demand for canola seed this fall."

London Free Press | November 11, 1999 | DEBORA VAN BRENK, Free Press City Hall Reporter