GMO food label bill goes down in committee

From nydailynews.com:

A bill introduced into the New York Assembly that would have required the labeling of genetically modified foods was defeated in committee Monday.

Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, D-Manhattan, the bill’s lead sponsor, vowed to try to find another way to bring the measure to a vote before the Legislature’s June 20 recess.

"The fact that this bill made it to an agenda demonstrates the distinct desire on the part of the New York State Assembly to tackle tough issues, and is also illustrative of tremendous impact that the advocates nationwide have had on this debate," Rosenthal said.

"Clearly, there is still work to be done, but I am confident that this bill will pass, and am fortified for the fight that lies ahead,” she said. “The people deserve to know what they are putting into their bodies, and this setback only strengthens my resolve to see this bill become law."

Lauren Schuster, Rosenthal’s chief of staff, said that a lobbyist for the Council for Biotechnology Information, which represents genetically modified food giants Monsanto and DuPont, attended the committee vote.