Melissa Golden

CLIENT WORK: Rachael Ray Goes to Washington

Cook and television personality Rachael Ray spent a day in May of 2010 on Capitol Hill, lobbying key Senators. Ray pushed for the reauthorization of the nutrition act and healthier school lunches, citing an epidemic of childhood obesity leading to higher healthcare costs and national security issues.

Photographed for Every Day with Rachael Ray

Rachael Ray gets out of her car in front of Payne Elementary School in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Along with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Ray visited the school to talk to a third grade class about nutrition and eating properly.
  
Rachael Ray and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand quiz third grade students on their nutrition knowledge and eating habits at Payne Elementary School in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Rachael and the Senator visited the school to talk to the children. While she was in town, she also lobbied key Senators, pushing for the reauthorization of the nutrition act and healthier school lunches
   
Rachael Ray and Senator Senator Amy Klobuchar discuss childhood nutrition on Capitol Hill.
     
  
Rachael Ray meets with Representative George Miller, Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee.
   
Rachael Ray is seen in the Hart Senate Office Buildint on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Rachael Ray lobbied key Senators, pushing for the reauthorization of the nutrition act and healthier school lunches.
   
Rachael Ray and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Kirsten Gillibrand look on while Senator Robert P. Casey speaks during a press conference.
     
  
Rachael Ray walks through the Capitol Building.
   
Rachael Ray meets with Senator Tom Harkin in his office.
   
Rachael Ray walks through the Capitol complex.
     
  
Rachael Ray waits to be interviewed by Good Morning America outside the Capitol Building.