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Nassau GOP leads repeal of fast-food calorie law

Quick ReadRepublicans on the Nassau County Legislature repeal bill requiring fast food chains to post calorie information.

Republicans on the Nassau County Legislature say a

Photo credit: AP | Republicans on the Nassau County Legislature say a law passed by Democrats requiring fast food chains to post calorie information would be in conflict with a similar federal bill expected to take effect next year.

The new Republican majority on the Nassau County Legislature voted Monday to repeal a bill requiring fast food chains to post calorie information, voiding a law passed by Democrats last year when they had control.

The party-line effort was backed by 11 Republicans with eight Democrats against. The law went in to effect April 6, but no violations have been issued, according to Mary Ellen Laurain,...

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