This morning I sent an email to the Agriculture Committee chairman Bob Goodlatte asking:

I was hoping you could help me understand your logic and/or motivation behind cutting food-benefits for 40,000-some children? Thanks.

I'm not holding-my-breath for a response, but it felt good write the letter. If you would like to write your representative, then you can click here to look them up via zip code. Or if you would like to contact one of the house committee members for the agriculture board, then you can click here for a list.