GOP lawmaker suggests high school students should work for lunch instead of relying on government aid, stirring controversy

Rep. Rich McCormick, a Republican congressman from Georgia, stirred controversy with remarks suggesting that high school students should work for their lunch instead of relying on government aid. In a CNN interview, McCormick argued that teens could gain valuable work experience and reduce dependency on government programs. His comments have sparked a debate about the future of free lunch programs and the role of government assistance in education, reflecting broader concerns over federal spending.