The cuts largely negate a spending increase provided to the food stamp program by the 2009 economic stimulus plan . President Obama signed a bill meant to encourage healthier eating habits among children . The measure gives the government more authority to set standards for schools . The bill , which costs $ 1 billion , provides funding to subsidize meals for lower income children .
President Obama signed a bill meant to encourage healthier eating habits among children . The measure gives the government more authority to set standards for schools . The bill , which costs $ 1 billion , provides funding to subsidize meals for lower income children .