Feds have done little to contain genetically modified animals and plants

By Laurel Adams

Government has done little to ensure genetically modified animals and plants don't escape into wild

Excerpts from this story referencing "GE":

"… enting and monitoring research incidents, like the unauthorized release of GE animals. NIFA relies on reports from universities and other aGEncies to en …"

"… 001, the University of Illinois sold 386 pigs, which were the offspring of GE animals, to a livestock dealer, who may have sold them for consumption. Th …"

"… earch program had received $300,000 in NIFA grants.USDA has authority over GE animals and insects that are considered pests, but the FDA has responsibil …"

"… and insects that are considered pests, but the FDA has responsibility over GE animal approvals of new animal drugs that could enter the food supply. Wit …"

Wealthy corporations with a trillion dollars stashed offshore lobby for a 'holiday' from U.S. taxes

By John Aloysius Farrell and Aaron Mehta

Wealthy corporations are lobbying for a tax holiday for a trillion dollars stashed offshore

Excerpts from this story referencing "GE":

"… Kingson wrote. “Policy is a contest among taxpayers, and what Intel or GE or Pfizer does not pay, other people or their children will.” Many compa …"

Feds investigating possible fraud at GE’s former subprime unit

By Michael Hudson and E. Scott Reckard

Federal investigators looking into possible fraud at GE's now-closed subprime lender

Excerpts from this story referencing "GE":

"… partment did not return telephone calls.Russell Wilkerson, a spokesman for GE, said the company “as a matter of practice” cooperates with law enforc …"

"… MC sold larGE numbers of fraudulent loans to investors was false.GE acquired WMC near the height of the mortgaGE boom in 2004, givin …"

"… toxic debt.Lawsuits in state and federal courts have charGEd that WMC and GE misled investors and other parties in the sale of mortgaGEs and mortgaGE-b …"

"… and other “material breaches” in 75 percent of the loan files sampled.GE said it would “vigorously defend” itself, adding that the complaint is …"

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"… ess Writers and Editors for our coveraGE of mortgaGE fraud at Countrywide, GE, Washington Mutual and other banks. …"

FACT CHECK: Elizabeth Warren attacks GE's controversial tax practices

By FactCheck.Org

Massachusetts Senate candidate makes sweeping, inaccurate statement about corporate tax loopholes.

Excerpts from this story referencing "GE":

"… we are wading into a heated media debate about the amount of taxes paid by GE, and the most crucial number — the amount paid in corporate income tax …"

"… certain: As the New York Times and others have well documented, GE has employed a number of aggressive (and legal) strategies that have great …"

"… den.But the claim that it pays no federal income tax at all is disputed by GE. Moreover, aside from corporate income taxes, GE pays payroll taxes, state …"

"… tax at all is disputed by GE. Moreover, aside from corporate income taxes, GE pays payroll taxes, state taxes and local taxes. So Warren’s blanket ass …"