The decisions reportedly drew criticism from environmentalist and consumer groups who have heatedly protested the safety of these products since they entered the market. For more on potential repercussions of the decision, read the Story of the Day on the American Farm Bureau Federation site. If you hate the hassle of filing your return, check out the electronic filing option. According to the Internal Revenue Service, electronic filing offers more than just a quick refund. If you've never tried it before there are six good reasons why you should consider filing your return electronically this year.
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FTC approval of the Ciba-Geigy AG and Sandoz AG merger finally came through today creating the world's second largest drug company. The new company will be called Novartis. Bt cotton may not have been a cure-all for insects in its debut year, but an entomologist says unrealistic expectations may have given a distorted view of its success. The new variety was grown commercially in Texas for the first time during the 1996 season, and under certain conditions did not work as well as had been expected, says Dr. John Benedict, of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. They had an expectation, based on marketing, that there wouldn't be any damage.