Cory Booker, Bill Frist Team Up To Fight Child Obesity

Mayor Cory Booker (pictured left) and Bill Frist

From theGrio.com, about the moderate-liberal Democratic mayor and conservative Republican: "Former Tennessee Republican senator Bill Frist and Democratic mayor Cory Booker of Newark acted as honorary vice chairmen of Partnership for a Healthier America, a non-profit organization on a mission to fight childhood obesity. They appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss the organization’s second annual event and future plans."

The article continues about the initiative: "The honorary chairmen noted that industry giants, such as Walmart and Hyatt, have partnered with Partnership for a Healthier America, making pledges to help bring healthier food choices to their costumers. Booker explained that in an effort to hold corporations accountable for their commitments, they will give an annual 'report that serves as a mirror to how well have they done.' Throughout the discussion, Frist and Booker emphasized the need for private and public sectors to work together with the government to address childhood obesity."