The House of Representatives Health, Insurance and Environment Committee in Denver voted 7-2 against House Bill 903, introduced by State Rep. Jeanne Labuda, calling for the labeling of genetically engineered food.
Big Alcohol lobbying in California made an impact during the 2011-2012 legislative session. Alcohol Justice, a self proclaimed industry watchdog, released a report of Big Alcohol’s efforts in Sacramento.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, announced last week the repeal of the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment.
A proposed California initiative would lower the voter preregistration age to 15, in hopes of encouraging political participation among youth.
A United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) study finding increasing mercury levels in Africa, Asia, and South America will be discussed in Geneva this week.
President Obama and Congress approved a one-year extension of a wind industry tax credit included in the fiscal cliff deal.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to extend spending levels for the Coast Guard and reauthorize the Maritime Administration.
