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State of Disunion: What Will Washington Do?

Contentious issues in an election year, combined with a budget crisis, leave the 2012 legislative arena in a state of uncertainty

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Feb. 21, 2012

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Connecticut May Allow Sunday Sales

HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut food retailers are poised to benefit from Gov. Dannel Malloy’s proposal to permit beer, wine and liquor sales on the busiest shopping day of the week....More
Feb. 21, 2012

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2013 Budget Supports Food Safety, Hunger Relief

WASHINGTON — President Obama’s 2013 budget calls for continued support for several programs that focus on hunger prevention, food safety, and obesity prevention in the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services....More
Feb. 16, 2012

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Congress Urged to Overturn New Labor Rules

WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation here Thursday urged Congress to act quickly on legislation to overturn a National Labor Relations Board ruling it said would result in “ambush elections” for unions....More
Feb. 13, 2012

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Larkin Leverages Legislative Expertise at NGA

Before joining the National Grocers Association in 2010 as only the second president and chief executive officer in the association’s history, Peter Larkin had a wealth of experience in government and industry relations spanning — literally — from coast to coast....More
Feb. 13, 2012

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2012 NGA Convention Evolves, Expands: Larkin

ARLINGTON, Va. — Peter Larkin is continuing to listen to his membership. In his second year as president and CEO of the National Grocers Association, Larkin is beginning to implement some of the changes and suggestions he’s gleaned from talking to retailers, wholesalers and suppliers — both in terms of The NGA Show this week and the initiatives NGA is implementing...More
Jan. 25, 2012

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USDA Announces New Standards for School Meals 1

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday announced new, healthier standards for school meals, representing the first time that school meal standards have been changed in more than 15 years....More
Jan. 16, 2012

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GMA Eyes Nutrition, Food Safety

WASHINGTON — New rules concerning food safety, the Toxic Substances Control Act and nutrition are among the legislative and regulatory items on the radar of Grocery Manufacturers Association here in 2012....More
Jan. 16, 2012

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State Issues Evolve From Budget Crises

State treasuries around the country are seeking new ways to fill their coffers as federal funding is scaled back, creating a variety of issues of concern to food retailers....More
Jan. 16, 2012

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Retail Pharmacy Set to Buck Tough Election Year

A conundrum of regulatory issues and decisions in coming months threaten to stifle community retail pharmacy’s goal of advancing patient access to health care services designed to lower overall costs....More
Jan. 13, 2012

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FTC Closes Investigation Into CVS Caremark Practices

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has closed a two-year investigation into pharmacy benefit management CVS Caremark's business practices, the drug store chain said on Friday....More

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