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designed to prevent bovine spongiform encephalopathy (B.S.E.).
The N.G.F.A. made reference to the release in September 2009 of an expanded
version of its Facility Risk Assessment
and Security Guide for Grain Elevators,
Feed/Ingredient Manufacturers, Grain
Millers and Oilseed Processors, which
includes suggested receiving and shipping procedures to protect against intentional contamination incidents.
Concerning other aspects of F.D.A.'s

advance notice of proposed rulemaking on implementing the S.F.T.A., the
N.G.F.A. provided data, much of it derived from the U.S.D.A.-D.O.T. transportation study, on the types of conveyances used to haul bulk grains, oilseeds, feed, feed ingredients and other
agricultural products, as well as the
quantities transported. It discussed
transportation sanitation practices typically used in the grain, feed and processing industry, including sweeping,

Retired generals and admirals press for
passage of Child Nutrition Act
WASHINGTON - More than 100 retired generals and admirals on Sept.
21 sent an open letter to Congress calling on the leadership of the House of
Representatives and Senate to move
before Sept. 30 to pass the child nutrition bill to help reduce child obesity
and expand the pool of young adults
qualified for military service.
The national security organization
Mission: Readiness announced the

open letter to Congress during a conference call with the
media that featured
Rear Admiral Jamie
Barnett, U.S. Navy,
retired, speaking on
behalf of Mission:
Readiness, Secretary of Agriculture Tom
Vilsack and Debra W. Lockwood, chair
of the American Heart Association.

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vacuuming and washing. It noted
shipments of bulk grains, oilseeds and
grain products, as well as bulk and
bagged feed and feed ingredients, typically are transported in full-lot quantities in conveyances that haul only
those types of products in the same
shipment. And it cited the current requirement under the Bioterrorism Act
that facilities establish and retain for
one year records of transporters used
for commercial shipments. MBN
This was not the first time the military has spoken out abut the health
of America's children. In 1945, in the
wake of World War
II, military leaders expressed concern about the poor
health and nutrition
experienced
by many potential
Depression-era recruits, and Congress
responded by creating the National
School Lunch Program as a matter of
national security.
In recent months, retired military
leaders expressed similar concerns
about obesity and urged Congress to
pass the child nutrition bill before the
programs it covers expire and Congress adjourns for the midterm elections.
"Our country is facing another
serious health crisis," Admiral Barnett said. "Obesity rates threaten the
overall health of America and the
future strength of our military. We
must act now as we did after World
War II. We cannot afford to raise
another generation of young adults
where one in four is too overweight
to serve their country."
Mr. Vilsack said, "Improving
school meals is a priority not only to
ensure our kids can better learn, but it
is also critical for our nation's future
security. It is imperative that Congress continues their efforts to pass
the Child Nutrition Act so we can improve the overall health and nutrition
of our kids."
Ms. Lockwood added, "The time
to act is now. With childhood obesity
linked to a range of health problems
in adulthood, including heart disease
and stroke, we can no longer afford to
have our children consume junk food
and meals that lack nutritional quality
in schools. Congress must approve the
reauthorization of the Child Nutrition
Act before the programs expire at the
end of this month." MBN
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