Documents Show Internal Clash Before U.S. Officials Pushed to Weaken Toddler Formula Rules

As always, ProPublica’s got the receipts - this time, Word Doc track changes between U.S. trade officials and health authorities on a World Health Assembly resolution draft. Their argument over international efforts to regulate toddler milk show a rare, candid glimpse into U.S. policymaking around children's health worldwide.
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There is no low too low when money is involved. Thank you, ProPublica.

[@TehNoobiness]

can this country stop being supervillains for _FIVE SECONDS_

[@simonelliot3712]

Lol no.

[@brendasmart553]

Messing with babes nutrition for money is sooooooo unethical.

[@katherenewedic8076]

geez how many times does this have to be revisited. a bunch of infants died in the late 50s early 60s because of this b.s. shut corporate greed down once and for ALL

[@lauriehammers4686]

This discussion between US Officials happened in 2016. What is happening now?

[@brendasmart553]

Money gods care not for the people and it must be stopped! Who got formula contracts during the recent shortage?

[@allentowngal4769]

Why did my mind immediately go to... who owns formula business...is it in U.S. ....and does she or her family own stock in it? ...or did she just get good old-fashioned payola?

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