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  • BONO MACK: MANDATORY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING IMPLEMENTATION UNDERWAY
    Jan 15, 2009  - Saying that country of origin labeling (COOL) is a win for consumers and the agricultural community, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack today noted that the final rule for mandatory COOL was published in the January 15, 2009 Federal Register. Bono Mack has spearheaded the effort to ensure that fresh fruit... More
  • BONO MACK: DROUGHT ASSISTANCE WILL PROVIDE NEEDED RELIEF
    Oct 9, 2008  - Noting California's severe water crisis, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today announced that needed relief may be available for local farmers. Due to significant drought-related losses, Riverside County was among several counties to receive a natural disaster designation. This makes the region... More
  • BONO MACK: COST OF INACTION TOO GREAT TO OPPOSE IMPERFECT BILL
    Oct 3, 2008  - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Emphasizing the severe crisis facing America’s families, job security and economy, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today voted in favor of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. Bono Mack supported this legislation last Monday, noting significant changes to the initial pro... More
  • BONO MACK’S COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING MEASURE HITS THE SHELVES
    Sep 30, 2008  - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack’s (CA-45) pro-consumer country of origin labeling (COOL) measure goes into effect today. This will require supermarkets and other food retailers to label and display the country of origin for fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and nuts. “Consumers deserve to know whe... More
  • BONO MACK ANNOUNCES WORKSHOPS ON COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING
    Sep 22, 2008  - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45), who led the successful fight to enact country of origin labeling (COOL), today announced a series of meetings that will offer information about the COOL program to growers, packers, suppliers, handlers, retailers, consumers and other interested parties. Bono Mac... More
  • BONO MACK RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FROM NATIONAL FARMERS UNION
    Sep 10, 2008  - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today received the Golden Triangle Award from the National Farmers Union (NFU) for spearheading the effort to ensure consumers know the country-of-origin of their fresh fruits and vegetables and also for her attention to issues affecting rural communities in Cali... More
  • IN VETO OVERRIDE, BONO MACK’S COUNTRY-OF-ORIGIN LABELING PROVISION PASSES
    May 21, 2008  - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today voted to override the Presidential veto on the 2008 Farm Bill, which included a provision introduced by Bono Mack to ensure country-of-origin labeling (C.O.O.L.) for fresh meats and produce. “Consumers deserve to know where the food they eat comes from,... More
  • BONO MACK: HEARING POSITIVE STEP FOR WATER SETTLEMENT BILL
    Mar 13, 2008  - In an effort to solve a decades-long water resources battle, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today testified in the House Water and Power Subcommittee on her legislation, H.R. 4841, the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Settlement Act of 2007, which would resolve an ongoing lawsuit over water reso... More
  • RIVERSIDE COUNTY DESIGNATED NATURAL DISASTER
    Sep 27, 2007  - Congresswoman Mary Bono (CA-45) announced today that Riverside County, California has been designated as a natural disaster area due to the state-wide drought experienced this year.  Bono applauded the Governor's Office of Emergency Services for recognizing the difficult condition farmers... More
  • BONO APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF FUNDING BILL TO HELP MEET LOCAL WATER DEMANDS
    Jul 17, 2007  - Congresswoman Mary Bono (R-CA-45) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives today approved the first installment of funding—$250,000 for a feasibility study—for Rancho California Water District’s (RCWD) Integrated Resources Plan project as part of the Energy and Water Appropriations bill, H.R... More