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Before Congress goes home this year, it should promote the wellbeing of our nation's kids by passing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.  This legislation provides a historic investment in the health of our children, is fully paid for, and won’t add to the deficit.

The bill provides an additional $4.5 billion for child nutrition over ten years.  While many well-meaning groups wish the bill were even bigger, time is running out.  In addition, pressure to reduce spending in Washington will mean that the next Congress may be more focused on deficit reduction than on healthy school foods.

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