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Grassley prefers COOL fix over repeal

The WTO’s ruling against Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) puts the issue back in the hands of Congress.

While some are pushing for a quick repeal of the COOL law, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says Congress needs to take its time and consider the alternatives.

“One would be a ‘North America’ label,” Grassley says.  “I don’t think Mexico or Canada could fight with that because they’ve told me that would be satisfactory.”

Grassley is a long-time supporter of COOL.  He says consumers have a right to know where their food comes from.

AUDIO: Excerpts from Grassley’s conference call with ag media 5-19-15