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Glenn Thompson: “I believe as a result of the most recent federal school nutrition standards, we have seen a sharp decline in the…”

On the recordApril 14, 2015
I believe as a result of the most recent federal school nutrition standards, we have seen a sharp decline in the participation of school meal programs.
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Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Thompson discusses the negative impact of federal nutrition standards on school meal participation.

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