[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 88 (Tuesday, July 11, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND 
               RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2001

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                               speech of

                           HON. MARGE ROUKEMA

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 10, 2000

       The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of 
     the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 4461) making 
     appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and 
     Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the 
     fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other 
     purposes:

  Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Chairman, this amendment would have eliminated 
funding for a proposed pilot program for non-needs based school 
breakfast pilot program.
  Mr. Speaker, I am a strong supporter of child nutrition programs for 
needy families. There is undeniable proof that kids who start the day 
with a good breakfast learn the best. My record shows that I have 
supported school breakfast and school lunch, not to mention WIC. We 
must make sure that all appropriate and necessary funds are given to 
these important programs to help the nutritional needs of needy 
children and families.
  Part of being a fiscal conservative is setting priority for important 
programs. School breakfast programs for needy children must remain a 
high priority.

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