3 chapters across the catalog
Afghan War Costs, Food Safety Bill, Codex Alimentarius
The Afghan war is reportedly costing U.S. taxpayers $2 billion per week, despite President Obama's campaign promises to end the conflict. Additionally, the S-510 Food Safety Modernization Act is criticized for including language that harmonizes U.S. requirements with the international Codex Alimentarius.
Food Safety Act, Homeland Security Expansion
The Food Safety Modernization Act (S.510) is criticized for integrating the Department of Homeland Security into agricultural oversight. Governor-elect Bill Haslam of Tennessee reports that Janet Napolitano warned governors to "count on something happening" during their terms.
The Senate passed the Food Safety Modernization Act (S.510), which grants the Department of Homeland Security and the FDA increased authority over food production. Critics argue the bill uses salmonella scares to justify crackdowns on organic and small-scale farmers. The involvement of DHS in food regulation is highlighted as a significant expansion of the agency's original mandate.
