Global Food Security Act Links Chronic Hunger To National Security

The Hill: Senators: Global hunger a national security problem
“A bipartisan pair of senators is pushing legislation aimed at combating chronic hunger around the world by linking the issue to national security. Sens. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) have introduced the Global Food Security Act, which includes a requirement for the Obama administration to develop an across-the-board strategy for addressing global hunger and food insecurity…” (Carney, 5/11).

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