Murkowski Continues Fight Against Frankenfish, Moves to Block FDA Commissioner Nominee

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Murkowski Continues Fight Against Frankenfish, Moves to Block FDA Commissioner Nominee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) continued her fight against genetically engineered (GE) salmon by announcing in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee that she would block confirmation proceedings of the nominee to be FDA Commissioner, Dr. Robert Califf, on the Senate floor if her concerns are not resolved. Murkowski […]

Murkowski Waging Frankenfish Fight in Senate with New Bill

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Murkowski Waging Frankenfish Fight in Senate with New Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski Friday announced she is introducing bipartisan legislation cracking down on the potential introduction of Genetically Engineered Salmon, or “Frankenfish.” Murkowski’s bill is being co-sponsored by Senators Maria Cantwell, Martin Heinrich and Jeff Merkley, and would add two conditions: compulsory labeling of the product if it proceeds to market, and […]

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