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