Rep. Rich McCormick proposed that children benefiting from federally funded free lunch programs, including Head Start, should consider working jobs during summer vacations instead of relying solely on government aid. His comments came during a CNN interview discussing federal funding regulations initiated by Trump. While McCormick shared personal anecdotes of early work experiences, he faced pushback when addressing the fact that many children receiving free lunches are elementary-aged and legally unable to work. This conversation ties into ongoing reviews of federal funding allocations emphasized by a recent OMB memo.
"I think we need to have a top-down review," McCormick stated, suggesting that kids in federally funded programs should consider jobs for their lunches.
Rep. Rich McCormick emphasized the importance of work skills for youth, referencing his own early employment and challenging children to seek jobs.
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