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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 EXPRESSES CONCERN ABOUT PROPOSED DETENTION FACILITY
    Jan 15, 2009  - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack today issued the following statement about the proposed Riverside County Regional Detention Center in Whitewater, emphasizing that all options must be fully explored to ensure that the best possible location is chosen for the much needed facility: “Many have expresse... More
  • BONO MACK PARTICIPATES IN LARGEST EARTHQUAKE DRILL IN U.S. HISTORY
    Nov 13, 2008  - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today participated in the Great Southern California ShakeOut -- the largest earthquake drill in U.S. history. Joined by local elected officials and community leaders, law enforcement and public safety officers and many others, Bono Mack emphasized the importance ... More
  • BONO MACK PURSUES SOLUTIONS AT THE SALTON SEA
    Oct 27, 2008  - Chair of the Congressional Salton Sea Task Force, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today emphasized the importance of restoring the Salton Sea and discussed options for use of approved federal funding with Colonel Thomas Magness, District Commander of the Los Angeles District of the U.S. Army Co... More
  • BONO MACK, SHAKEOUT COMMITEE, DESERTARC URGE PREPAREDNESS FOR A MAJOR EARTHQUAKE
    Oct 15, 2008  - Indio, CA -- In an effort to ensure that individuals with disabilities are prepared in the case of a major earthquake, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45), together with her Riverside County ShakeOut Committee co-chair Peter Lent, Deputy Director of the Riverside County Fire Department's Office of ... More
  • BONO MACK PARTICIPATES IN ANTI-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WALK
    Oct 7, 2008  - INDIO, CA – Noting that domestic violence affects millions of American families each year, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today participated in the fifth annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes event, which helps generate awareness for the silent victims of domestic violence. Bono Mack was joined by... More
  • BONO MACK URGES ACTION AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION
    Oct 6, 2008  - In an effort to combat the alarming trend of drug abuse among youth, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today participated in a community-wide event hosted by the Betty Ford Center that was open to parents, educators and other community leaders at the world-renowned Eisenhower Medical Center's Ann... 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
  • HOUSE PASSES BIPARTISAN BILL TO IMPROVE SAFETY OF ONLINE PHARMACIES
    Sep 24, 2008  - The U.S. House of Representatives late Tuesday night passed legislation introduced by Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.), together with Representatives Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) and Lamar Smith (R-Texas), to eliminate rogue pharmacies operating on the Internet and protect the safety of consumers wh... More
  • BONO MACK, ROYBAL-ALLARD COMMEND EFFORTS TO COMBAT UNDERAGE DRINKING
    Sep 24, 2008  - Noting the dangers of underage drinking, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-CA-45) and Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA-34) today praised House passage of H. Res. 1042, Supporting the We Don’t Serve Teens Campaign late last night. Bono Mack was joined by Roybal-Allard in introducing this reso... More