Congress fights healthier school lunches to keep pizza on menus
Congress moves to block USDA standards aimed at cutting salt and pushing whole grains in school meals. The bill would allow tomato paste as a vegetable and block limits on potatoes, corn, and peas, arguing for local flexibility and cost concerns.
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Post office near default? Losses mount to $5.1B
The US Postal Service reports a 5.1 billion loss for the year ending Sept 30 driven by declining mail volume and a weak economy. Cited risks include near-term default on a 5.5 billion retiree health benefits payment and potential service halts if funds run out, despite job cuts and office closures.
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