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Consumers will now know where their fresh fruits and vegetables come from

Washington, Sep 30 - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack’s (CA-45) pro-consumer country of origin labeling (COOL) measure goes into effect today. This will require supermarkets and other food retailers to label and display the country of origin for fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and nuts. [...]

Washington, Sep 30 - Recognizing the serious condition of the U.S. economy and its implications for the American people, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) is staying in Washington, D.C., and working with leadership on both sides of the aisle, to craft a bipartisan solution that will help stabilize the economy and protect America’s families and [...]

With retirement savings, college funds and people’s homes on the line, Bono Mack ready to continue efforts to deal with economic crisis

Washington, Sep 29 - Emphasizing her readiness to continue efforts to protect America’s hardworking families, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today expressed deep disappointment in partisan bickering in Congress that led to the failure [...]

Washington, Sep 28 - Founding co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Intellectual Property Promotion and Piracy Prevention, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today praised House passage of legislation (S. 3325) that helps protect American innovation and advancement and fights against counterfeiting and piracy of intellectual property (IP). Bono Mack co-sponsored the House version of this [...]

Washington, Sep 28 - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) tonight issued the following statement on the agreement reached on legislation addressing the turmoil in U.S. financial institutions and markets:
“This is one of the most challenging issues Congress has confronted,” said Bono Mack. “Virtually everyone agrees that we are facing a severe economic crisis, and [...]

Washington, Sep 27 - Noting the potential privacy and security risks associated with popular peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing programs, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-CA), joined by Congressman John Barrow (D-GA) and Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee Joe Barton (R-TX), today introduced the Informed P2P User Act, which will help make Internet users more [...]

Washington, Sep 27 - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today issued the following statement on the passing of Paul Newman:
“Paul Newman was a true legend,” said Bono Mack. “As an actor, Paul was brilliant, and as a philanthropist, his generosity knew no bounds. Through his countless contributions, Paul touched the lives of people of [...]

Washington, Sep 26 - Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today issued the following statement on the $700 billion proposal to rescue U.S. financial institutions, emphasizing that the needs of America’s families and small businesses must be prioritized and requesting the continued feedback from people of California’s 45th District:
“This is a critical moment in our [...]

Washington, Sep 24 - The U.S. House of Representatives late Tuesday night passed legislation introduced by Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.), together with Representatives Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) and Lamar Smith (R-Texas), to eliminate rogue pharmacies operating on the Internet and protect the safety of consumers who fill legitimate prescriptions online. The legislation is designed to [...]

Washington, Sep 24 - Noting the dangers of underage drinking, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-CA-45) and Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA-34) today praised House passage of H. Res. 1042, Supporting the We Don’t Serve Teens Campaign late last night. Bono Mack was joined by Roybal-Allard in introducing this resolution to commend the united efforts of the [...]