ELCA NEWS SERVICE December 3, 2010 ELCA Leaders Applaud Congress' Passage of Child Nutrition Bill 10-297-JB CHICAGO (ELCA) -- Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) applauded the passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of federal legislation that invests $4.5 billion in child nutrition programs. The legislation was approved Dec. 2 during the lame-duck session this week, as Congress prepares to adjourn for the holiday season. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4686 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/news Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/elcanews Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews