Peter Shumlin

An employee at a Seattle co-op stocks produce near a sign supporting a 2013 ballot initiative in Washington state that would have required labeling of GMO foods. The initiative failed, with record amounts of money spent to defeat it.

GMO lobbying is a booming business as labeling laws increase

The battle over labeling GMO foods has prompted food companies to pour $27 million into lobbying efforts — just in the last six months. With a lawsuit arguing that Vermont's GMO labeling law is unconstitutional and fights to stop labeling initiatives in other states, the big food lobbying push is likely to keep growing.

GMO lobbying is a booming business as labeling laws increase

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin on Rebuilding After Irene

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin on Rebuilding After Irene

Irene Leaves Flooding in Vermont

Irene Leaves Flooding in Vermont

Irene floods Philadelphia, New Jersey and Vermont

Irene floods Philadelphia, New Jersey and Vermont

Vermont Governor to Sign Single-Payer Health Care Bill

Vermont Governor to Sign Single-Payer Health Care Bill
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This Week's Agenda: Obama in Europe, Economy and Oprah

Jason Stallman, editor for the national desk at The New York Times, and Charlie Herman, economics and business editor for The Takeaway and WNYC, discuss the week's events.

This Week's Agenda: Obama in Europe, Economy and Oprah