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On the recordJune 19, 2012
I thank Senator Cantwell, and I rise to speak in support of this amendment. I cosponsored the legislation. This would provide that pulse crops--peas, beans, and lentils--are used in school lunch programs. It does not add additional cost. They are a high source of protein, very cost effective, and it is a growing--no pun intended--crop in our country. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Kansas.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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