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School cafeterias to require fruits and vegetables nationwide (Fines for Kids not complying)
NewHaven Register.com ^ | 4/1/2012 | Brian McCready

Posted on 04/01/2012 2:24:56 PM PDT by raybbr

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If your child DOESN'T take the fruit or veggie they get "fined" by paying a higher price.

When we will stop these cretins?

This bill was passed in 2010 but the effects begin next school year.

MAJOR ACTIONS:

5/5/2010 Introduced in Senate
5/5/2010 Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Lincoln. With written report No. 111-178. Additional and Supplemental views filed.
8/5/2010 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
12/2/2010 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 264 - 157 (Roll no. 603).
12/2/2010 Cleared for White House.
12/6/2010 Presented to President.
12/13/2010 Signed by President.
12/13/2010 Became Public Law No: 111-296 [Text, PDF]

1 posted on 04/01/2012 2:25:07 PM PDT by raybbr
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To: raybbr

Don’t tell me it’s another one of Moo-chelle Obama’s “Let’s MOO” program.


2 posted on 04/01/2012 2:26:25 PM PDT by max americana
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To: raybbr

Does the money go to the Congressional Brothels,
ACORN, or just the DNC?


3 posted on 04/01/2012 2:29:16 PM PDT by Diogenesis ("Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. " Pres. Ronald Reagan)
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In an effort to fight childhood obesity and diabetes, the federal government is requiring students of all ages to buy at least one serving of fresh fruit or vegetable for lunch. Even if they toss the produce into the garbage.

Now, now. You're obviously a neanderthal who doesn't know that true freedom consists only of the right to use the "f-word" and to be homosexual. [/sarcasm]

4 posted on 04/01/2012 2:29:34 PM PDT by Zionist Conspirator (Ki-hagoy vehamamlakhah 'asher lo'-ya`avdukh yove'du; vehagoyim charov yecheravu!)
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To: raybbr

This is literally the issue of whether the federal government can force a person to buy broccoli.

Unbelievable.

My kids love veggies. They couldn’t possibly serve as many veggies as my kids would be happy to eat. But they will barf onto Michelle Obama’s fat lap anything she tries to shove down their throats against their will.

I really need to talk to my husband about homeschooling. I’ve wanted to do it forever


5 posted on 04/01/2012 2:30:13 PM PDT by butterdezillion
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Wouldnt this be like Obama care where they are requiring you to purchase something?


6 posted on 04/01/2012 2:33:31 PM PDT by funfan
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One of the Supremes while reviewing Obamacare mentioned us being forced to buy brocolli....When wull people stand up...


7 posted on 04/01/2012 2:35:20 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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They demand fruits and vegetables, while the cafeteria still serves the pink slime.


8 posted on 04/01/2012 2:35:26 PM PDT by Netizen (Path to citizenship = Scamnesty. If you give it away, more will come.)
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at least have a receptacle for the unwanted fruit to give to the needy instead of throwing it away...
9 posted on 04/01/2012 2:37:16 PM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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It's fine that your kids love veggies but the vast majority won't want to be bothered. These schools will have the most nutritious garbage cans in the world. Maybe you can make 'em buy, but you can't make em eat.
10 posted on 04/01/2012 2:37:22 PM PDT by hinckley buzzard
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“If a student refuses to take the fruit or vegetable, the cafeteria employees will have to charge an a la carte fee, which typically is higher because the lunch will not be reimbursable under federal guidelines.”

What happens if the kid brings an apple or an orange from home?


11 posted on 04/01/2012 2:38:32 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ( Ya can't pick up a turd by the clean end!)
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And underweight kids will have to buy french fries, pizza, and ice cream, right?


12 posted on 04/01/2012 2:39:24 PM PDT by Kenny500c
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To: raybbr

I looked eagerly for the “semi-satire” website link for this post, but alas, there wasn’t one!


13 posted on 04/01/2012 2:41:59 PM PDT by fwdude
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Sad to say, I live in Milford and am compelled to pay for this madness.

Wonder how brown baggers are affected?


14 posted on 04/01/2012 2:43:25 PM PDT by y6162
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What happens if the kid brings an apple or an orange from home?

He'll be double-fined for failing to contribute to government coffers.

15 posted on 04/01/2012 2:45:00 PM PDT by fwdude
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To: Clint N. Suhks; HonestConservative; Fudd Fan

Ping (and puke!)


16 posted on 04/01/2012 2:45:38 PM PDT by MagUSNRET (I have always been proud of my country, it is my government that I am ashamed of!)
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To: Chode

at least have a receptacle for the unwanted fruit to give to the needy instead of throwing it away...
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Pig farmers will be lining up to place scrap containers in the schools... free haul away!


17 posted on 04/01/2012 2:45:58 PM PDT by Neidermeyer
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To: raybbr

When this was being passed into law, did anyone stand up in Congress (or outside, for that matter) and say that this is not the govt’s business?

The obligatory menu. It starts in public school, but it won’t end there.


18 posted on 04/01/2012 2:46:12 PM PDT by Lady Lucky
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To: butterdezillion

We homeschool. Our sons get to eat whatever, whenever. It’s great.


19 posted on 04/01/2012 2:46:57 PM PDT by raybbr (People who still support Obama are either a Marxist or a moron.)
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To: butterdezillion

We’ll walk with you through the beginning if you want to home educate your children. :)


20 posted on 04/01/2012 2:47:22 PM PDT by Shimmer1 (When life hands you lemons, ask for tequila and salt.)
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