GOP makes final push for school lunch waiver

WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Republicans are making a final push this month to give schools a temporary break from healthier school meal standards.<br /> <br /> The rules phased in since 2012 and championed by first lady Michelle Obama require more fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the lunch line.<br /> <br /> Some school nutrition directors have lobbied for a break, saying the rules have proven to be costly and restrictive. House Republicans have said they are overreach, pushing a one-year waiver that would allow schools to opt out of the standards for the next school year if they lost money on meal programs.<br /> <br /> The waiver stalled this summer, but has new life as some GOP lawmakers are pushing to include it in a catchall spending bill to keep government programs running.

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