ABA 2010 Policy Conference June 9-10, 2010 Washington, D.C.
June 3, 2010 | 2 min to read
Senator Grassley to Discuss Economic Growth, Health Care with ABA-ATBI
"We look forward to an engaging dialogue with Senator Grassley on policies promoting sustainable economic growth and next steps on health care reform," said ABA President & CEO Robb MacKie. Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) is the ranking Senator on the Finance Committee and senior member of the Budget and Agriculture Committees.
ABA-ATBI Boards to Meet with Top USDA Nutrition Official
"The ABA-ATBI Boards are eager to engage Undersecretary of Agriculture Kevin Concannon on the multitude of nutrition priorities under consideration in Washington," said ABA President & CEO Robb MacKie. The Boards will discuss the status of the Dietary Guidelines update, the First Lady's obesity initiatives, front of pack labeling among many other priorities.
Returning to Fiscal Discipline – Focus of Senator Corker's Visit with ABA-ATBI Boards
Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) will share his perspective on the unprecedented federal spending and possible solutions to curbing future spending. "Regardless of political affiliation, the explosive growth of federal spending is a top issue for most Americans," said ABA President & CEO Robb MacKie.
Nutrition, Obesity and Hunger Policy – Focus for the 2010 ABA Policy Conference
The 2010 ABA Policy Conference will kick-off its activities with a session in the US Capitol Visitor’s Center with a session entitled, "The Childhood Obesity/Hunger Paradox: How to Win on Both Fronts” with an expert panel of speakers including “Congressional Moms” Representatives: Cynthia Lummis (R-WY-1); Kathy Dahlkemper (D-PA-3) and Jean Schmidt, (R-OH-2). GFF Advisory Board Member Sylvia Melendez Klinger will also speak along with GFF Partner Share Our Strength’s Chuck Scofield. After ABA members visit with their representatives on Capitol Hill, ABA Legal Counsel Peter Barton Hutt will address the group at the policy conference dinner (sponsored by Cain Food Industries Inc.) to highlight emerging regulatory issues at FDA. You will not want to miss this premiere event!
On June 11, ABA’s FTRAC will discuss sodium reduction strategy as well as other key nutrition, labeling and food safety issues. The International Food Information Council will provide an update on the results of their new Emerging Technologies Consumer Survey.
To register for the FTRAC meeting portion of the 2010 ABA Policy Conference, click here. For more information about the policy conference, contact Margaret Collins at mcollins@americanbakers.org or (202) 789-0300.
Source: American Baker's Association