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Biotech Blog: Update on Government Activities on Agricultural Biotechnology in 2020

By CSPI Biotechnology Director Greg Jaffe
May 1, 2020
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COVID-19 is an Occupational Illness

Beyond the Curve: Dr. Peter Lurie's COVID-19 Blog
April 29, 2020
A USDA inspector walks among hanging beef carcasses
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Trump Orders Meat Plants to Stay Open Despite Pandemic, Without Adequate Protection for Workers

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
April 28, 2020
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Bleach Man

Beyond the Curve: Dr. Peter Lurie's COVID-19 Blog
April 27, 2020
A man in a superhero outfit with a bleach bottle-shaped head piece, holding a large novelty syringe
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USDA Misleads on “Increased SNAP Benefits”

Statement of CSPI Policy Associate Maya Sandalow
April 22, 2020
The logo for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: a full bag of groceries marked "SNAP"
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Trump Administration Continues Assault on School Kids’ Meals Despite Increased Need Due to the Pandemic

Statement of CSPI Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs Colin Schwartz
April 22, 2020
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What We Have to Lose

Beyond the Curve: Dr. Peter Lurie's COVID-19 Blog
April 22, 2020
A diagram of the molecular structure of hydroxychloroquine
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Senate Coronavirus Response Bill Leaves Out Most Vulnerable

Statement of CSPI Policy Director Laura MacCleery
April 21, 2020
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How to Survive A Plague

Beyond the Curve: Dr. Peter Lurie's COVID-19 Blog
April 20, 2020
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Staggering Numbers of Covid-19 Cases in Meat Packers Point to Need for Improved Worker Protections, Paid Sick Leave

Statement of CSPI Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs Sarah Sorscher
April 16, 2020

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Nutrition Tips

Is gluten to blame for your GI symptoms?

Researchers tested whether gluten matters for people without celiac disease.

In a recent study, researchers gave 20 people with suspected non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) two muffins a day made with or without gluten (11 grams) for eight days each. The participants were all on gluten-free diets and didn’t know which muffins they were eating.

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