Sam Farr

House Agriculture Appropriations Committee

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Congressman for California’s 20th District (Central Coast) and ranking Democrat on the House Agriculture Appropriations Committee

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First Lady Michelle Obama may not be lecturing kids about obesity and heart disease, but she does want them eating their fruits and vegetables .

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First Lady Michelle Obama may not be lecturing kids about obesity and heart disease, but she does want them eating their fruits and vegetables .

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