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Democratic senators introduce School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act

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A trio of Democrats have united in support of free lunch for all. The bill, introduced on Monday, asks the Department of Agriculture to pay for all lunch and breakfast nationwide.  Washington, DC   – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), John Fetterman (D-PA) and Peter Welch (D-VT) have introduced the  School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act  to cancel student lunch debt nationwide. “No child in Rhode Island – or anywhere in America – should be penalized for not being able to afford school lunch.  It’s that simple ,” said Whitehouse.   “Our legislation will eliminate lunch debt in schools, supporting every child’s access to a healthy meal and positioning them for long-term success.” “‘School lunch debt’ is a term so absurd that it shouldn’t even exist.  That’s why I’m proud to introduce this bill to cancel the nation’s student meal debt and stop humiliating kids and penalizing hunger,”   said Fetterman.   “It’s time to come   together...

Fetterman agrees to suit up to prevent government shut down. (Is he serious?)

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By Mona Austin (TSN): Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman's fashion choices have caused a debate about the dress code at the U.S. Capitol. Fetterman has been known to ditch suits to wear hoodies and short pants to work. Fetterman became ungulfed in controversy over professional standards and respect for the Senate when Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer relaxed the dress code. Schumer had changed the rules to honor Fetterman's preference by allowing senators to wear what they choose. Than came the complaints. Seeing that the issue could be further divisive Fetterman decided to wear suits. "If those jagoffs in the House stop trying to shut our government down, and fully support Ukraine, then I will save democracy by wearing a suit on the Senate floor next week," Fetterman said in a press statement last Wednesday. The gruff tone of the statement suggests that the Pennsylvania lawmaker may not budge on his conviction to wear what he wants. As the Lieutenant Gover...