Pelosi’s Health Care Bill Would Regulate Snack Machines at Estimated Cost of $56 Million

cnsnews.com ^ | Nov. 26, 2009 | Christopher Neefus

[Free ThinkerNY]

(CNSNews.com) – The House health-care reform plan unveiled last week by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) would do more than regulate insurance companies – it would even regulate vending machines.

The bill, which is posted online, would require that vending machine operators either create new machines that allow the customer to view nutrition facts or post nutritional information for each product near “each article of food or the selection button.”

The regulation could wind up costing vendors millions of dollars to make the changes, according to industry estimates.

Section 2572 of the bill (H.R. 3962) says, “In the case of an article of food sold from a vending machine that – (I) does not permit a prospective purchaser to examine the Nutritional Facts Panel before purchasing the article or does not otherwise provide visible nutrition information at the point of purchase; and (II) is operated by a person who is engaged in the business of owning or operating 20 or more vending machines, “the vending machine operator shall provide a sign in close proximity to each article of food or the selection button that includes a clear and conspicuous statement disclosing the number of calories contained in the article.” (See page 1,515 of H.R. 3962 Section 2572 (H) (viii).

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is currently working to determine how much the provision will cost the vending industry in changes to packaging or machines. The CBO also requested an estimate from the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) -- the vending machine trade organization. On Oct. 30, the vending lobby group released a preliminary estimate that the changes would cost tens of millions of dollars at the outset.

[Lazamataz]

The damned label on the snack has this information. Hell, I don't even have to read a label to know a snickers bar is 240 calories.

Pelosi issuing feces from her mouth.

Again.

[driftdiver]

You mean the snickers bar in the machines ISN’T healthy, OH MY GOSH!!!

[FatherofFive]

The bill, which is posted online, would require that vending machine operators either create new machines that allow the customer to view nutrition facts or post nutritional information for each product near “each article of food or the selection button.”

Now I get it - this will create all those "green" jobs they promised.

Green Job = Lost productivity and higer taxes with absolutely no benefit to society.

[blackbart.223]

The “Sea Hag” should concern herself with the dangers of Botox and plastic surgery. Not to mention being ugly in spite of both.

[LibFreeOrDie]

When Pelosi attended Obama’s state dinner the other night, did she demand that nutrition information be served with every course?

[sionnsar]

Hmmm... which vending machine companies have been contributing to her?

[Sacajaweau]

Remember, these additional costs to this business is forever!! Not a one time thing.

[blackbart.223]

"When Pelosi attended Obama’s state dinner the other night, did she demand that nutrition information be served with every course?"<>

Kobe beef has a very high fat content but she should also tell Obama that smoking isn't good for your health as well.

[historyrepeatz]

Whatever happened to responding to an impulse for a snack for 60 cents without turning it into a Congressional decision? WTF is happening to this country? Well, I know what’s happening but you know what I mean. Hey Pelosi, what’s worse for you, a Snickers in your tummy, or a body full of BOTOX? Answer THAT you POS.

[americanophile]

"or post nutritional information for each product near “each article of food or the selection button.” The regulation could wind up costing vendors millions of dollars to make the changes, according to industry estimates. "

I'm all for less regulation, but millions of dollars? Just copy the info from the products and tape it on the machine...

[Rebelbase]

How about labels on voting machines detailing which politicians up for vote are responsible for idiotic bureaucracy and increased taxes?

[Jagdgewehr]

It’s funny she ardently believes we should know what the nutritional facts are on a Snickers bar before plunking our money in the machine. But she doesn’t believe it’s any of our business to know what’s in a bill before the House.

[nascarnation]

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[piasa]

Wanna-be dictators like Pelosi should have to wear warning labels.

[hennie pennie]

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WHERE are the candy & junque food lobbyists???

[Tzimisce]

Just put a big sign on the side of the machine like a cigarette label: Warning Living may Kill you.

[Redcitizen]

They’re at home watching a hi definition tv; too fat from eating junk food to go out and lobby Congresspeople.

[NightOfTheLivingDems]

I always thought Madonna was the most retarded slut of the 20th century. Nancy is catching up.