Ending Hunger in America, 2014 Hunger Report Full Report | Page 18

2014 HUNGER REPORT: ENDING HUNGER IN AMERICA
RECOMMENDATIONS
OVERARCHING RECOMMENDATIONS
• The president should set a goal to end hunger in America and work
with Congress to develop a plan to achieve the goal within 10-15 years.
• A plan to end hunger should include 1) a jobs agenda, 2) a stronger
safety net, 3) human capital development, 4) public-private
partnerships to support community initiatives, and 5) support for
international efforts to end poverty and hunger worldwide.

CHAPTER 1:

GETTING TO FULL EMPLOYMENT
• The Federal Reserve Board should maintain its pro-jobs monetary policy as
long as unemployment remains high and inflation low.
• Congress should manage its work on the national budget differently—
economic stimulus rather than job-killing cuts.
• Congress and the president should invest in infrastructure and emerging
industries.
• Congress and the pres