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DeLauro wants Japanese food tested
The Food and Drug Administration should set aside and test for radiation all foods being imported to the United States from Japan, a top House appropriator said Wednesday.
Roundup: Monsanto protests planned
Consumer advocates concerned about genetically modified food plan to gather in D.C. and other cities this weekend.
Roundup: Activism in the Super Bowl
An influence group tied to the beverage industry paid for a political advocacy ad during Sunday's football game.
Feckless farming led to unrest
In recent weeks, economic distress in North Africa, including a shortage of jobs and rising food prices, drove out the ruler of Tunisia and led to political unrest.
Roundup: Abortion foes target Casey
Conservative activists oppose the re-election bid of the anti-abortion Democrat, saying he doesn't live up to the label.
The 111th Congress didn't let partisan gridlock get in the way of sweeping changes to the nation's health care and financial industries. We take a look at five of the year's notable bills.
Action alerts from advocacy organizations
HB12-1280
Support the Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Program
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Walmart to put a not so healthy SOME SAY EVEN TOXIC PRODUCT ON THERE SHELVES. Please Read
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The Beat: How Government Works
In this episode of "The Beat," we talk with Roll Call Associate Editor Paul Singer about a new project exploring the behind-the-scenes work that makes government function.
The Beat: Defense
Congress.org editor Ryan Teague Beckwith and CQ defense reporter John Donnelly discuss the latest in defense news.
Alerts from Groups and Organizations
Urge Congress to Extend the Lautenberg Amendment
by Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society on August 3
Help Eliminate the Disparity in Coverage for Chemotherapy
by International Myeloma Foundation on August 3
Faces of the Famine
by International Rescue Committee on August 2
Great News! National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week 2011
by National Coalition for Literacy on August 3
Bizarre Government Spending at NIH
by Traditional Values Coalition on August 2
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