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Derrick Van Orden: “The House has passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

Derrick Van Orden Asks Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Questions Directly From His Constituents

Published February 26, 2024 | Video Starts at 00:49

And here's what they, they want to ask you. Secretary Vilsack. Dairy is an economic engine for the upper Midwest and provides bontiful nutrition for millions of Americans. We're very glad that The House has passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. which is awesome. We need more milk options for schools and making sure that they can have whole milk if they choose to. (00:49–00:52)

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Asserts that the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has been passed by the House.

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