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Heartbreaking Report on Homeless Families, Hungry Kids

Heartbreaking Report on Homeless Families, Hungry Kids

March 7, 2011

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Last night's 60 Minutes reported on the lingering impacts of the Great Recession, as long-term unemployment continues to devastate families across the country: Thanks to school nutrition programs, children from struggling families can at least count on solid meals at school. But what does it say about the morals of today's GOP when Republicans in places like Colorado and Montana are trying to slash food assistance (and national Republicans are trying to cut Head Start) for children in need?

Last night’s 60 Minutes reported on the lingering impacts of the Great Recession, as long-term unemployment continues to devastate families across the country:

Thanks to school nutrition programs, children from struggling families can at least count on solid meals at school. But what does it say about the morals of today’s GOP when Republicans in places like Colorado and Montana are trying to slash food assistance (and national Republicans are trying to cut Head Start) for children in need?