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Hunger Action Day 2012
Legislative Alert From Our Colleagues
At Food Research and Action Center
Dear California Advocates,
Now that the Super Committee has failed to reach an agreement on deficit reduction, the House and Senate Agriculture Committees will attempt to develop a free-standing Farm Bill (presumably under a little-known process known as “regular order”). House anti-hunger champions, Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and James McGovern (D-MA), are currently circulating a Dear Colleague letter urging the House Agriculture Committee to protect SNAP and other low-income nutrition programs as it considers options for reauthorizing the Farm Bill.
It is critically-important to demonstrate strong support for SNAP and other anti-hunger programs as we head into this next phase of Farm Bill reauthorization. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and House Agriculture Committee Chair Frank Lucas (R-OK) had been preparing to recommend to the Super Committee $23 billion/10 years in cuts to programs under their jurisdiction, including SNAP.
Please urge your House Member to support SNAP and other low-income nutrition programs by signing the letter by Friday, December 9, COB. Click here to view the letter.
Click here to view a recent letter signed by 127 House Members urging the Super Committee to protect SNAP and other low-income safety net programs from budget cuts. (See the last two pages for a typed list of signers.)
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Currently Rep. Chu has signed on to the letter. The following representatives signed on to the the Super Committee letter (mentioned above) so they might be the most likely to sign on: Representatives Baca, Bass, Berman, Capps, Chu, Davis, Farr, Filner, Garamendi, Hahn, Honda, Lee, Matsui, Miller, Richardson, Royball-Allard, Linda Sanchez, Schiff, Speier, Stark, Waxman and Woolsey.
Thanks for your advocacy,
~b
Betsy Edwards
202-986-2200 x3020
Hunger Rally, Downtown Los Angeles
In a mid September afternoon Angelino's and others raised their voices on the steps of Downtown L.A.'s City Hall. Chanting: BANKS GOT BAILED OUT -- WE GOT SOLD OUT!
City Council agrees to advocate together with us in the fight against hunger and the strengthening of our Social Programs.
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FOOD JUSTICE NEWS
A (usually) weekly update on food issues in L.A., promoting access to sufficient,
affordable, healthy food
-with a focus on campaigns you can become active in! **Welcome to all the new people to the list: if you want to be removed e mail frank@hungeractionla.org
follow us on twitter!January 31, 2012
- Hunger Action LA News
- California Alliance for Retired Americans Sponsoring Training on State Budget Feb. 28
- Nutrition Policy in The News
- Newt’s Never Ending SNAP Flap
- Kansas Legislators Question Policy Ending Food Assistance for Hundreds of Children
- Tomato Workers Continue With Trader Joe’s Campaign
- Higher Food Prices Caused By Everything From Drought To Speculation
- The Outlook For Food in 2052
- “Go Halfsies” Tackles Food Waste, Obesity, and Hunger
January 23, 2012
- Hunger Action LA News:
- Local News on Poverty and Assistance
- Seed Lady of Watts Invites Angelenos To Join in New Project
- Gingrich’s Attacks on Food Stamps Seen As Coded Racial Attacks
- Local Farm Food News Around The Country
- End Monsanto’s Attacks on Family Farmers
- Can Supermarkets Help Increase Healthy Food Access
- Food Waste Issue Goes Global
- Biofuels Held Responsible For Grain Price Increases
- Cattle Raids Source of Conflict in South Sudan
January 11, 2012
- Hunger Action LA News:
- Upcoming Actions for A Fair Budget: Tuesday Jan. 10 Action at State Bldg
- Help End California’s Lifetime Ban On Food Aid For People In Re-Entry
- Checking Newt’s Facts on “Food Stamp” vs “Paycheck” Presidency
- What’s Ahead in 2012: Farm Bill, Debate Over Healthy Food, And Concern Over Food Safety
- A Hamburger From A Test Tube For Ya
- As Organic Food Becomes Big Business, It’s Running Into Same Issues As Conventional
- Obesity Affects Low Income Communities More
- Anti-Immigrant Legislation Hurting Farmers In U.S.
December 13, 2011
- Hunger Action LA News: City To Hear Resolution On Farm Bill, Dec 16
- Upcoming Actions for A Fair Budget
- Food Stamps : Hawaii, Frappucinos, And JP Morgan Chase
- What’s Next On the Farm Bill
- GE Food : Propaganda and Fact
- By The Way, There’s a Rest of The World Out There
- Food Prices:
- What Is Fracking And What Does It Have To Do With Poverty And Hunger?
- Occupy Wall Street Addresses Food Justice
- Arsenic In Apple Juice and Rice
- LA County Buries Unclaimed Bodies of Poor, Homeless
November 29, 2011
- Hunger Action LA News:
- Secret Farm Bill Effort Collapses: Next Steps?
- Fri Dec 9: Community Forum on California Budget Crisis
- The Ongoing War on the Poor
- …And Now, The War on Vegetables
- How The New Hunger Is Affecting Americans
- Food Justice Wins in 2011
- Time To Ban Soda Ads On Prime Time TV?
- California Senators Will Pay For Their Own Lunch
November 8, 2011
- Hunger Action LA News: Cornerstone Theater Panel Nov 17
- Tell Congress NO to Secret Farm Bill
- Wednesday Nov 9 Action: Defend Public Services
- Support South Central Farmers
- Poverty and Wealth Disparity
- What Is a Robin Hood Tax?
- Activists Hope To Ease Restrictions on Selling Homemade Food in California
November 2, 2011
- Hunger Action LA News:
- Tell Super Congress Don’t Punish The Poor
- Farm Bill Updates:
- More Americans Than Ever Receive Food Stamps: But Program Is Under Attack
- Food Prices On The Rise
- Occupy LA Teach In, Nov 5 and Nov 6: City Hall
October 24, 2011
- Food Day Activities Monday Oct 24, 2011:
Sign the Food Day Petition TODAY!! - South Central Farmers to Occupy LA City Hall: Farmers Join with Central–Alameda Residents To Halt Sale of Last Piece of Urban Farm
- United Farm Workers: Send Personalized Messages to Farm Workers Today
- And Don’t Forget The Fundraiser
October 11, 2011
- Hunger Action LA News:
- Governor Brown Signs Historic Legislation Improving Access to Food Assistance
- Food Days October 16 and October 24: Petitions and Activities
- Upcoming LA Food Justice Events:
- Farm Bill Updates:
- WIC Program In Danger Of Funding Cuts Food Prices:
- Food Prices
- Sesame Street Tackles Hunger Issue
- Head of Nestle Fears More Food Riots Ahead
- Free Dental Vision and Medical Services Coming to LA
- First Annual Diabetes Vigil: Placita Olvera, Nov. 1
September 28, 2011
- Hunger Action LA News:
- CalFresh Legislation Goes To Governor
- Food Days Approaching
- Food Prices Are Going Up Everywhere….. And You Too Can Profit >From Suffering
- Free Dental Vision and Medical Services Coming to LA
September 2, 2011
Help us raise $2,500 for Veggie Voucher program: Through the Good LA fund, together with our partners SEE-LA (Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles). Collectively we’ve helped thousands of low income families access more fresh fruits and vegetables at seven farmers’ markets across the county, from Long Beach to South LA to East LA. Vote at http://goodla.maker.good.is/projects/VeggieVouchers
- Hunger Action LA News: Hunger Action Day Sept 22
- State Anti-Hunger Legislation Update : Progress and Disappointment
- Panel on Health Reform and Child Obesity Sept. 30
- Good Food Festival and Conference: September 14-18, Santa Monica
- Nutrition and Anti-Obesity News
- The Coming Battle Over The National Budget
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Governor Browns Budget Proposal Will Worsen Poverty and Hunger in California.
California's state budget proposals both by the Governor and the legislature include cuts to financial help for low income families, seniors and disabilities. Rather than just proposing cuts, our elected officials should also propose solutions that bring in more revenue to the state. See these links for the Governor's proposal and potential revenue solutions:
Radio segment on the issues:
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Links on the issues:
2011-12 Human Service Summary of Budget Cuts
2011-12 Human Service Summ Budget Cuts.pdf
Jan 10 Revenue Solutions
Jan 10 Revenue Solutions 1-pager.doc
Hunger Action L.A. Rally 2011.
Downtown Los Angeles, C.A.
Hunger Action Day 2007
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KRCA Noticias 62 HALA coverage
MONTHLY MEETING
Hunger Action Los Angeles monthly meetings. details here
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