Obama Gives Key Agriculture Post to Monsanto Man

Today, President Obama announced that he will recess appoint Islam A. Siddiqui to the position of Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

Siddiqui is a pesticide lobbyist and Vice President for Science and Regulatory Affairs at CropLife America, an agribusiness lobbying group that represents Monsanto.

Following is a letter sent by 98 organizations to U.S. Senators in opposition to Siddiqui's appointment, and a fact sheet about him.'

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Obama Appoints Monsanto's Fox To Guard The Agriculture Henhouse

Six reasons why Obama appointing Monsanto's buddy, former Iowa Governor Vilsack, for US Department of Agriculture head is a terrible idea.'

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