A Conversation with Dr. Janet Poppendieck
“I am concerned that there is intention among elements in Congress to cut SNAP….Something I think many people have forgotten: JFK’s first executive order was to pilot a food stamp …
Revised biotech labeling bill set for release
A revised bill that would block state GMO labeling laws may be introduced in the House as early as this week, and is anticipated to contain a “new provision to …
A craft beer tax battle is brewing in Congress
Craft beer is becoming a big business around the country. It’s also made its way into Congress, where there is a Small Brewers Caucus in the House (it has 142 …
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan wants to start a food revolution
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) is now in his sixth term, and he’s ready to start a food revolution. Ryan is the author of The Real Food Revolution, Healthy Eating, …
Durbin and DeLauro call for single food safety agency
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro (D-Conn.) will introduce legislation to create a single agency to oversee the nation’s food safety, framing the issue as paramount to …