School nutrition bill could be revived in Congress
In Washington, two key Democrats Rosa DeLauro and Jim McGovern voiced support for a $4.5 billion child nutrition bill backed by White House efforts to restore $2.2 billion cut from food stamp funding. The measure, praised by anti hunger groups, would boost school lunches and expand feeding programs while promising to restore the funds through future legislation.
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Spain and a slow tow for thousands on cruise ship
The Carnival Splendor, adrift after an engine room fire killed power, was towed toward San Diego by Mexican tugboats. With about 4,500 passengers and crew under strain without air or internet, supplies arrived from the USS Ronald Reagan and Coast Guard, while Navy helicopters ferried food such as Spam and croissants aboard.
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Obama Says Strong U.S. Economy Key to Global Recovery
President Obama urged world leaders at the G-20 to work together for a durable global recovery. He defended U.S. reforms and said a job creating, robust U.S. economy is the strongest contribution to global growth while facing criticism over the Fed’s 600 billion bond buy. He also spoke in Indonesia urging trust and cooperation in fighting extremism, sharing personal memories of his youth there.
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