Restaurants were originally opposed to it, but with a spate of state and local laws creating a regulatory patchwork, many national chains came around to support a federal standard as part of the health care reform.This past Tuesday before the Thanksgiving holiday when Americans usually eat their largest meal of the year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the long-awaited menu labeling rule that requires calorie counts on menus and vending machines. The rule was promulgated under the 2010 Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Restaurants were originally opposed to it, but with a spate of state and local laws creating a regulatory patchwork, many national chains came around to support a federal standard as part of the he...

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