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Taste of the Nation, May 2nd 

FEDERAL ACTION

OPPOSE Rep. Ryan's 2012 budget proposal:    

The House Budget Committee approved the FY 2012 budget proposed by representative Paul Ryan (R-WI). According to an analysis by the Center on Budget & Policy Priorities two thirds of proposed cuts come from programs helping lower-income Americans, including a proposal to convert SNAP (food stamps) and Medicaid to block grants. 

STATE ACTION

1. Restore funding for WIC & Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Programs. Fewer mothers, children and seniors will access Oregon grown fruits & vegetables this summer at farmers' markets and farm stands, and Oregon farmers will lose dollars. 

ACTION:  Contact the Co-Chairs of Ways and Means and the members of Human Services Sub-Committee. 

Message: Restore the funding for WIC and Senior Farm Direct Nutrition programs.   

2. Restore reductions proposed to the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF). Cuts include reducing lifetime limits for TANF services to 18 months (down from 60 month).  

ACTION: Learn more about TANF reductions and needed action 

UPDATE

Thanks to everyone who helped pass SB 480 to the Ways and Means committee. This bill will provide start-up funds for new sponsors of the Afterschool Meal and Snack Program.  

View our 2011 Legislative Priorities. For questions, email Robyn Johnson or call (503) 595-5501, Ext. 303.