Congressman Fattah Issues Statement on Hunger Report

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA-02), a leader in the fight against food insecurity, issues this statement on the report about hunger in Philadelphia and the nation:

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"The report issued by the respected Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) about the disturbing level of hunger in Philadelphia and other cities serves as a serious reminder of the very real stakes of the recent and upcoming debates about federal spending.

"Far too many families -- and a disproportionate share of them live in our nation's great cities -- are struggling at the very lowest end of the economic spectrum. I am concerned that recent conversations in Washington DC have proposed curtailing the social safety net which is already insufficient.

"We are not a beggar nation and must not act like one. Surely a nation as great as ours can afford the compassion to ensure that our neighbors, especially children, can meet their basic human needs. I urge my colleagues to consider this report and its implications as we continue a great debate about shared responsibilities and government priorities."

SOURCE Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah

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