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Capito, other senators introduce bill to block Biden plan to block energy moves
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito joined some Senate colleagues to introduce a bill that would prevent the president and other officials from blocking energy or mineral leasing and permitting on federal lands and waters without Congressional approval. -
Center for Food Safety alleges USDA has failed to comply with GE Labeling Act
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A nonprofit organization is seeking an order for a federal agency to comply with an act regarding the labeling of genetically engineered foods. -
Animal Welfare Institute claims USDA did not respond to petition regarding humane slaughter practices
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – An animal rights group has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture alleging the agency has ignored its petition asking for more humane treatment of livestock. -
Faced with class action, Hormel defends "100 percent natural" labeling
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Hormel says a class action lawsuit alleging its products aren't "100 percent natural" is wrong.