The European Union is considering a roughly 75 percent cut in funding for a program that helps feed 18 million of its poorest citizens. The cuts, set to take effect after New Year's, would come at a time of rising unemployment & food prices

From: Associated Press
Women fill their bags with food at a local food distribution program in Brussels
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is considering a roughly 75 percent cut in funding for a program that helps feed 18 million of its poorest citizens.The cuts, set to take effect after New Year's, would come at a time of rising unemployment and consumer food prices in many parts