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Environmental

Oct. 25, 2012

9th Circuit to consider government regulation of genetically modified food

As Californians consider a ballot measure to require labeling of genetically modified food, a federal appeals court will consider today whether the government has adequately regulated the proliferation of such crops.


By Fiona Smith


Daily Journal Staff Writer


As Californians consider a ballot measure to require labeling of genetically modified food, a federal appeals court will consider today whether the government has adequately regulated the proliferation of genetically engineered crops.


In back-to-back oral arguments at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, environmental groups fighting to limit altered alfalfa and sugar beets are facing off against fed...

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