Demands to Maintain Food for Peace Programs in Budget Continue
"These food aid cargo programs are necessary to maintain the commercial U.S. Merchant Marine..."
On the last day of February, the White House's Office of Management and Budget received another letter in support of keeping the Food for Peace and Food for Progress programs.
The Navy League of the United States urged Director Zients to maintain the structure and funding levels for the programs in the FY 2014 budget.