The suggestion was made that perhaps the Federal Relations and Appropriations Committee set the agenda and the HIS facilitate the agenda and communicate with the community. Discussion followed about the prognosis for a coordinator and Barbara said she would be interested in doing it on a part-time basis after her retirement. Coleen Heffernan has said that fruits and vegetables will be a focus. In Childcare there is a Presidential Initiative with tax incentives and tax relief as a focus. There is also a focus on childcare training.
Research is needed on childcare training.
Child nutrition reauthorization hearings are in April and testimony was submitted. Violence intervention will be an issue Congress will respond on. Need more information on why it is happening. For the diet and disease part of wellness, NIH will provide more resources.