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Biotech Blog: Ramifications of Exemption and Self-Determination Provisions in USDA’s New SECURE Rule

By CSPI Biotechnology Director Greg Jaffe
October 5, 2020
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Protect the Science in our National Nutrition Advice

August 6, 2020

Please join with other CSPI supporters and tell the USDA you insist on strong, evidence-based advice in the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines.

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Guest Post: Building Back Better

Beyond the Curve: Dr. Peter Lurie's COVID-19 Blog
July 13, 2020
A digital learning game called "Henry and the sugar bugs" displaying a kid with a toothbrush; there's a Frosted Flakes ad on the side

Ask Congress to strengthen “Farm to Food Bank” supports in the next relief package

June 22, 2020

Urge your Senators to cover the cost of food for these programs and target support for struggling small and mid-size farmers.

Fallen apples rot in a field
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Biotech Blog: USDA’s New Biotech Rule Explained

By CSPI Biotechnology Director Greg Jaffe
June 2, 2020
A screenshot of a page on USDA's website reading: "Regulation of Biotech Plants"
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Trump Administration’s USDA Limits Oversight of Genetically Engineered and Gene Edited Crops

Majority Will Now Receive No USDA Oversight
May 14, 2020

Ask Congress to protect workers in America’s meatpacking plants!

May 1, 2020
We can protect meatpacking workers while preserving the food supply—and we must do so, for both moral and practical reasons. It’s time for Congress to step in.
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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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Safe Food Coalition Letter to FSIS re Line Speed Waivers

April 22, 2020