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March 11, 2010

Opening statement by Representative DeLauro at a Congressional hearing on global food security

Member

Representative Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT, 3rd)

Summary

The House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, held a hearing and heard testimony from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on global food security. In her opening remarks, Representative Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT, 3rd), Subcommittee Chair, discussed the importance of food security not only in terms of improving health, but also for U.S. national security and expressed concern about funding levels for U.S. food assistance programs in the FY 2011 budget request.

Additional Information

Read Representative DeLauro's opening remarks here. (PDF)

Learn more about the testimony given by the GAO here.

Learn more about the GAO report on global food security that was released at the hearing here.

Tags: Congress, Statements & Speeches, Nutrition/Food Security



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