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Sugary treats out at fundraisers?
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
Published: 12:49 a.m., Saturday, December 4, 2010

WASHINGTON -- Don't touch my brownies!

A child nutrition bill on its way to President Barack Obama -- and championed by the First Lady -- gives the government power to limit school bake sales and other fundraisers that health advocates say sometimes replace wholesome meals in the lunchroom.

Republicans, notably Sarah Palin, and public school organizations decry the bill as an unnecessary intrusion on a common practice often used to raise money.

"This could be a real train wreck for school districts," Lucy Gettman of the National School Boards Association said Friday, a day after the House cleared the bill. "The federal government should not be in the business of regulating this kind of activity at the local level."

The legislation, part of First Lady Michelle Obama's campaign to stem childhood obesity, provides more meals at school for needy kids, including dinner, and directs the Agriculture Department to write guidelines to make those meals healthier. The legislation would apply to all foods sold in schools during regular class hours, including in the cafeteria line, vending machines and at fundraisers.

It wouldn't apply to after-hours events or concession stands at sports events..................>>>>...................>>>>................http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Sugary-treats-out-at-fundraisers-859575.php

This administration just doesn't seem to understand that we want the government to stop trying to regulate every aspect of our lives.

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This administration just doesn't seem to understand that we want the government to stop trying to regulate every aspect of our lives.

But they're doing it for the children. Only evil Republicans would be against saving our children from themselves.

But they always seem to end up hurting the children with their good intentions.

Everything he does is a train wreck. Watch for the morons on the do nothing Schenectady Legislature run with the ball on this ninny nonsense.