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USDA Secretary Vilsack Joins MA Officials To Support Anti-Hunger Initiative

WORCESTER, Mass. , November 9, 2009 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today visited Worchester, Mass. , to help launch a hospital hunger initiative at UMass Memorial Health Care in Worchester aimed at eliminating hunger in our communities and reducing... Full Article at All American Patriots

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  1. United Stated Department of Agriculture
  2. Tom Vilsack
  3. Barack Obama

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  1. McGovern and Project Bread Launch Hospital Hunger Initiative
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    BOSTON, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking move for antihunger work, Congressman James P. McGovern (D-Worcester) called for all of the state's hospitals to take an active role in helping hungry patients in their care. Full Article at Street Insider

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  1. By collaborating with hospitals across the Commonwealth, we can create a strong statewide network of support for those struggling to put food on the table ... I commend Congressman McGovern for his tireless and effective work to end hunger. With this initiative, we can and we will connect more people wi...
    Deval Patrick – Deval Patrick SOURCE: Street Insider 1 week ago
  2. Today's launch ... is an alignment of stars, demonstrating we have the political will to make a difference in the lives of those struggling for the most basic necessity -- food. Hospitals bring a new vitality and force to our work to end hunger.
    – Ellen Parker SOURCE: Street Insider 1 week ago
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  2. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 08: Rajiv Shah (L), Under Secretary USDA, introduces Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (R), during a news conference at the National Press Club on October 8, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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  7. CHESTNUT HILL, MA - NOVEMBER 21: Erik Highsmith #88 of the North Carolina Tar Heels is taken down by Mike Morrissey #53 of the Boston College Eagles on November 21, 2009 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
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  2. Tom Vilsack Tom Vilsack
  3. Barack Obama Barack Obama
  4. U.S. Congress U.S. Congress
  5. Ellen Parker
  6. Jim McGovern Jim McGovern