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Rep. Waxman and other members of Congress have been seeking information on the safety of the U.S. food supply, including the federal government’s handling of recent outbreaks involving E. coli 0157:H7 and Listeria and the recent case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (“mad cow disease”).

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Thursday, March 13, 2008

Is USDA Accounting for Costs to Farmers Caused by Contamination from Genetically Engineered Plants?

This hearing will examine the impact on farmers caused by contamination of conventional and organic crops by genetically engineered plants. The hearing will also examine the responsiveness of the U. S. Department of Agriculture to the concerns of farmers.

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