Stabenow threatens to block farm bill over GOP demands at WH
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Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow has refused to agree to limitations on updates to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and cuts to the climate-smart conservation measures in the Inflation Reduction Act. She made this statement at the White House during the release of 141 commitments from various stakeholders as part of the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities. The commitments were announced by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, alongside Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden, White House Office of Public Engagement Director Stephen Benjamin, and chairs of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, chef José Andrés and basketball player Elena Delle Donne.
Stabenow Rejects Limiting SNAP Updates and Cuts to Climate-Smart Conservation Measures
Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow has rejected any limitations on updates to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and cuts to the climate-smart conservation measures. The Michigan Democrat said she would rather continue with the policies of the 2018 farm bill, which she finds satisfactory. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who was with Stabenow during the announcement, showed his support by nodding in agreement.
Stakeholders Commit to Ending Hunger and Building Healthy Communities
The pair were at the White House for the unveiling of 141 commitments from various sectors, including health systems, insurers, companies, nonprofits, academic institutions and local elected officials. These commitments are part of the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities.
Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff Announces Commitments
Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff declared these commitments during a White House event. Other notable attendees included White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden, public engagement director Stephen Benjamin, renowned chef José Andrés, and professional basketball player Elena Delle Donne, who are co-chairs of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.
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