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Like this Story? Share it: Are you eating right? See the government's guidelines, calculate your body mass index and quiz yourself on healthy food choices. Have you consumed myths about diet and nutrition? Take these quizzes to find out. (CBS) Mos…

WTF? The Repubs agreed to pass this POS by unanimous consent??? (The Hill) — The Senate unexpectedly approved Food Safety Legislation by unanimous consent Sunday evening, rescuing a bill that floated in limbo for weeks because of a clerical …

The Senate unexpectedly approved Food Safety Legislation by unanimous consent Sunday evening, rescuing a bill that floated in limbo for weeks because of a clerical error. The Senate passed the Food Safety and Modernization Act on Nov. 30 by a vo…

Rep. Joe Barton (R., Texas) just confirmed on the House floor that he will vote against the Obama-McConnell tax deal, saying that while the current Compromise “is not a bad deal,” a better deal will be possible come January. This is so…

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 sometim…

Just how much government control do you want in your  school, over your child and controlling your family?   First Lady Michelle Obama has taken upon herself to get wayyyyyyy  into your face about food, and  she has just g…