January 2005

In This Issue:
• New Congress Faces Budget Challenges
• Cities Document Marked Increase in Hunger and Homelessness
• National Groups Donate Trucks to a Dozen Food Banks
• More Bonus Being Offered
• Schools Testing Sunflower Seed Butter
• Reports from the Field
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New Congress Faces Budget Challenges
The l09th session of the U.S. Congress, which convened on January 4, 2005, will face significant challenges in maintaining basic government services while trying to reduce the federal budget deficit. Program reductions are expected to be proposed in the coming months for food and nutrition assistance, as well as for other programs that serve low-income people. Continue Reading »

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