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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., former chairman and former ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, voted to move the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 out of committee.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Updated with video; Mandatory spending cuts will hit many federal programs beginning Friday unless President Barack Obama and Congress avoid the so-called sequester.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Kids around the United States are eating healthier lunches thanks to a new nutrition plan.

Monday, August 13, 2012  The first study of its kind suggests that strict laws restricting junk food sales in schools may actually be working.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  In order to provide a more balanced menu in school cafeterias, the federal government has issued a new mandate that's changing the way students are served.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  House Agriculture Committee unveils its farm bill, calls for bigger cuts to food stamp program

Thursday, May 17, 2012  A program is aimed at making sure that children get healthy meals even when they aren't in school during the summer.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County school officials say they’re on track with the CRCT investigation.

Friday, April 20, 2012  This week's Get Healthy on GOOD DAY teaches how to do a proper push up.

Friday, March 16, 2012  Updated with video; Updated with video; Sen. Saxby Chambliss speaks with citizens in Tift County about the future of the Farm Bill. As it comes up for renewal it's also facing cuts.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Updated with video; Wellness Coach Julie Schwartz spoke to Phoebe employees during a Lunch and  Learn seminar Wednesday afternoon.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Military bases will soon be serving more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes under the first program in 20 years to improve nutrition standards across the armed services.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Board of Education has voted to hire outside help to look into the school system's free-lunch program.

Monday, December 19, 2011  Updated with video; Close to 60 percent of Georgia’s public school students receive either free or reduced lunch.