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Tom Feeney: Sadly, the truth of the matter is we have been told by our Surgeon General and other experts that the biggest problem…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2003
Sadly, the truth of the matter is we have been told by our Surgeon General and other experts that the biggest problem children have in America today is not hunger but obesity. After 6 or 7 years of welfare reform, we need to get back to exercising, working out, and into good nutrition. But certainly hunger is not the major problem we have with today's youth after 6 years of welfare reform.
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Tom Feeney
Republican · Florida

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Discussing children's health issues in relation to welfare reform.

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