President Obama on School Lunch

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Aug. 29, 2009 Food & Drink

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Credits

Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Bob Carlson, Jennifer Ferro, Candace Moyer, Connie Alvarez, Holly Tarson, Harriet Ells, Gillian Ferguson

President Obama on School Lunch

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