News Update From The Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Foods ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear News Update Subscribers, On Friday night, October 4th, the PBS television show, NOW with Bill Moyer will feature a show called "Seeds of Conflict." http://www.pbs.org/now/ http://www.pbs.org/now/science/genedebate.html Posted below is a transcript of the show. Among the issues the show addresses, it raises concerns about genetically engineered corn polluting organic corn. Please let your friends know about this important show. Check show times at: http://www.pbs.org/now/sched.html Also posted below the transcript is an article from Reuters news service titled "U.S. consumers challenge spread of biotech food." This article discusses the effort in Oregon to pass labeling legislation. The Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Foods' new web site promoting the Oregon effort to pass Measure 27 is now online at: http://www.voteyeson27.com Craig Winters Executive Director The Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Foods The Campaign PO Box 55699 Seattle, WA 98155 Tel: 425-771-4049 Fax: 603-825-5841 E-mail: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Site: http://www.thecampaign.org Mission Statement: "To create a national grassroots consumer campaign for the purpose of lobbying Congress and the President to pass legislation that will require the labeling of genetically engineered foods in the United States." [rest clipped - long intro - Will]
