Huelskamp Vs King

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I believe that both congressman Tim Huelskamp and Congressman Steve King are both attempting to make points to Mrs. Obama. "because some kids are overweight, he would put every child on a diet. Parents know that their kids deserve all of the healthy and nutritious food they want." He believes that Mrs. Obama and Secretary Vilsack,believe that because some kids are overweight, that means everyone should be on a diet. I believe he is being very critical about what Healthy and Hunger free kids act, are attempting to do. As for Mr. Steve King, after reading his statement he seems to be very angry about the way thins are being handled. "The USDA's new school lunch guidelines are a perfect example of what is wrong with government: misguided inputs,

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