FrankRep
04-17-2008, 09:25 PM
Senators override veto of bill to require fluoride
Associated Press
April 17, 2008
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - State lawmakers have turned down the governor's veto of a measure to require Nebraska towns with at least 1,000 residents to add fluoride to their drinking water.
Governor Dave Heineman called the bill an unfunded mandate.
Communities can opt out of the proposed law. The governor said Thursday the cost of a ballot initiative to do so would be passed on to taxpayers.
Some cities have already opted out of a law passed in the 1970s requiring fluoride. They will have to vote again to remain exempt.
The goal of the measure is reduce tooth decay.
SOURCE:
http://www.nebraska.tv/Global/story.asp?S=8182991&nav=menu605_2
Let them know you DON'T want fluoride in your water.
Hagel, Chuck- (R - NE)
(202) 224-4224
http://hagel.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Contact.Home
Nelson, E. Benjamin- (D - NE)
(202) 224-6551
http://bennelson.senate.gov/contact/email.cfm
Associated Press
April 17, 2008
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - State lawmakers have turned down the governor's veto of a measure to require Nebraska towns with at least 1,000 residents to add fluoride to their drinking water.
Governor Dave Heineman called the bill an unfunded mandate.
Communities can opt out of the proposed law. The governor said Thursday the cost of a ballot initiative to do so would be passed on to taxpayers.
Some cities have already opted out of a law passed in the 1970s requiring fluoride. They will have to vote again to remain exempt.
The goal of the measure is reduce tooth decay.
SOURCE:
http://www.nebraska.tv/Global/story.asp?S=8182991&nav=menu605_2
Let them know you DON'T want fluoride in your water.
Hagel, Chuck- (R - NE)
(202) 224-4224
http://hagel.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Contact.Home
Nelson, E. Benjamin- (D - NE)
(202) 224-6551
http://bennelson.senate.gov/contact/email.cfm