Contrary to popular opinion in Washington - we aren't morons out there. We can surmise this wasn't for a 2lb. ham....but why is this stuff being paid for out of the Stimulus Bill? Sounds more like a Porkulas Bill...how exactly does this help stimulate the economy???
The "cost neutral" Government paid $1.50 lb....Food Lion posts cost at .79 Cents a LB......
Release No. 0322.09: "Response to Drudge Item on Recovery Act Funding
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
'Through the Recovery Act, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has made $100 million available to the states for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), which acquires food that is distributed to local organizations that assist the needy – including food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens."
Monday, July 20, 2009
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