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USDA Renews Approval of 46 Non-Organic Ingredients in

USDA Renews Approval of 46 Non-Organic Ingredients in "Organic" Foods

Guest Blogger, Natural News AlterNet: Health and Wellness. May 8, 2008.
At the same time, the USDA withdrew approval for a type of food coloring and a food additive.

Federal Agencies Pummel Public Health

Federal Agencies Pummel Public Health

Terry J. Allen, In These Times. March 29, 2008.
Our federal agencies have been crippled by conflicts of interest, cronyism, poor leadership, and dispirited staffs.

Who's to Blame for the Biggest Meat Recall in U.S. History?

Who's to Blame for the Biggest Meat Recall in U.S. History?

Martha Rosenberg, AlterNet. March 3, 2008.
The USDA is in endless denial.

U.S. Government's Plan to Protect You From Terrorist Livestock

U.S. Government's Plan to Protect You From Terrorist Livestock

Jim Hightower, Hightower Lowdown. September 19, 2007.
A new animal-tracking system could put Big Brother in your backyard -- even if you're not a farmer.

Why Americans Keep Getting Fatter

Why Americans Keep Getting Fatter

Scott Kahan, The Baltimore Sun. June 21, 2007.
The USDA grossly underfunds the healthiest foods while pouring billions into a farm bill that supports many of the foods its dietary recommendations warn against.