Obama decries rising U.S. hunger [while in China, no less]
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama expressed concern Monday about a report that hunger "rose significantly" in the United States last year. The White House released a prepared statement from Obama, who was in Beijing meeting with Chinese leaders. Obama said in part, "I look forward to working with Congress to pass a strong child nutrition bill that will help children get the healthy meals they need to grow and succeed -- and help keep America competitive in the decades to come." Obama cited the new report. "As American families prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, we received...
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