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• In Dairyland, Pollan's 'Food' book sparks debate (AP)
• Streamline access to school meals: USDA's Vilsack (Reuters)
• White House seeks comments on education law (AP)
• Fed education chief to dads: Turn off TV, read (AP)

In Dairyland, Pollan's 'Food' book sparks debate (AP) Posted: 23 Sep 2009 05:07 PM PDT AP - One best-selling book advocating fresh, local foods is shaking up America's Dairyland.

Streamline access to school meals: USDA's Vilsack (Reuters) Posted: 23 Sep 2009 04:34 PM PDT Reuters - When Congress updates the U.S. school lunch program, it should remove paperwork barriers to enrollment to free or reduced-price meals, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Wednesday.

White House seeks comments on education law (AP) Posted: 23 Sep 2009 03:42 PM PDT AP - The Obama administration is committed to the testing and school accountability at the heart of the No Child Left Behind law championed by former President George W. Bush, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said.

Fed education chief to dads: Turn off TV, read (AP) Posted: 23 Sep 2009 02:50 PM PDT AP - Getting fathers involved in their children's education will take turning off the TV at home and opening the school doors to them, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Wednesday.

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