President Joe Biden will present his plan to improve the nation’s health and end hunger at this week’s long-anticipated White House conference on hunger, nutrition and health
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“The president’s number one economic priority is tackling inflation and lowering prices for Americans. This month, we did see some welcome moderation in price increases for food at the grocery store. But we know that prices are still too high,” a Biden administration official said in a briefing with reporters.
But several key parts of the president’s plan rest on calling for Congress to pass legislation, including efforts to increase access to key nutrition programs and expand the number of children who can receive free school meals — the subject of. Details about the summit had been sparse in recent days, and many key congressional offices have yet to be read in on the specific plans.
Packaged fruits are seen on shelves at the Houston Food Bank facility on Feb. 8, 2022 in Houston, Texas. | Brandon Bell/Getty Images, which the administration released last Friday, includes topics about ensuring affordable food for all children and families. “This is saying to the country, ‘This is our priority,’” Pelosi said. “It’s a big departure from saying, ‘What’s the most politically advantageous conference we can have?’”
With a power shift in Congress likely precluding any legislative action, stakeholders have been closely watching the administrative actions Biden is set to unveil.
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