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Tony Hall: “On September 15, the Department of Agriculture released new statistics revealing that 11 million people in the United…”

On the recordOctober 6, 1997
On September 15, the Department of Agriculture released new statistics revealing that 11 million people in the United States experienced moderate or severe hunger, including more than 4 million children. In a Nation as rich as ours, this is unacceptable. Private charities cannot do the job alone. This bill funds critical food and nutrition programs that are essential to ensuring a minimal safety net. The programs protect children, the elderly and other vulnerable populations from facing the harsh realities of hunger. I am pleased that the conference agreement provides a slight increase above the original House level for child nutrition programs. These programs are important to maintain the health of the next generation of Americans. I am also pleased to see a small increase in funding over the House position for overseas food assistance programs. These programs save lives and show America's commitment to reducing hunger worldwide.
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Tony Hall
Ohio
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of food and nutrition programs in the context of a bill for fiscal 1998 appropriations.

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