Carl Pope: Benzene in Your Fanta, Anyone? (HuffingtonPost)
Two days ago the House passed a bill that would prevent states from informing their citizens of food safety risks. It was opposed by the Attorneys General of 39 states. On final passage, the bill passed 238-139, with 13 Republicans standing up for food safety, and 71 Democrats voting with the industry. California Congressman Henry Waxman, in opposing the bill, warned that the food industry