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by Christine Stuart | July 2, 2009 5:49 PM Posted to State Capitol From menu labeling to the creation of green jobs Gov. M. Jodi Rell vetoed seven bills Thursday. Speaker of the House Chris Donovan, D-Meriden, reacted to the vetoes saying that among the seven bills are measures that would have provided: affordable healthcare for janitors working in state buildings; expanded health insurance coverage for people requiring certain surgeries and prosthetic devices, for wellness programs, and for children needing hearing aids; and nutrition labeling in fast food restaurants designed to help educate consumers about good eating habits. [...] A more complete article is forthcoming
From menu labeling to the creation of green jobs Gov. M. Jodi Rell vetoed seven bills Thursday.
Speaker of the House Chris Donovan, D-Meriden, reacted to the vetoes saying that among the seven bills are measures that would have provided: affordable healthcare for janitors working in state buildings; expanded health insurance coverage for people requiring certain surgeries and prosthetic devices, for wellness programs, and for children needing hearing aids; and nutrition labeling in fast food restaurants designed to help educate consumers about good eating habits. [...] A more complete article is forthcoming
DeLauro Statement on Rell Veto of Menu Labeling Legislation New Haven, CT - Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement on the announcement that Connecticut Governor M.Jodi Rell will veto state legislation to require major chain restaurants to publish the number of calories for each food item on their printed menus and menu boards. DeLauro has championed similar legislation at the federal level, the Menu Education and Labeling (MEAL) Act, to require chain restaurants with 20 or more business locations to provide consumers with information on calories, sodium, saturated and trans fat, and carbohydrates. "Given the new study showing rising obesity rates across the country, it is extremely disappointing and irresponsible that Governor Rell would veto such a critical bill that would have provided consumers with important nutrition information at restaurants. If we are to make any progress toward reducing obesity rates, we must allow consumers to make informed choices when they eat out. This veto makes it more imperative that Congress address the menu labeling issue at the federal level."
DeLauro has championed similar legislation at the federal level, the Menu Education and Labeling (MEAL) Act, to require chain restaurants with 20 or more business locations to provide consumers with information on calories, sodium, saturated and trans fat, and carbohydrates.
"Given the new study showing rising obesity rates across the country, it is extremely disappointing and irresponsible that Governor Rell would veto such a critical bill that would have provided consumers with important nutrition information at restaurants. If we are to make any progress toward reducing obesity rates, we must allow consumers to make informed choices when they eat out. This veto makes it more imperative that Congress address the menu labeling issue at the federal level."
His statement reminds me of this little fiasco.
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