A government shutdown could pause WIC food assistance for millions
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A shutdown would affect the nearly 7 million women and children who rely on WIC for healthy food. Free school lunch and Meals on Wheels are also at risk, and SNAP could be impacted eventually too.
A shutdown would affect the nearly 7 million women and children who rely on WIC for healthy food. Free school lunch and Meals on Wheels are also at risk, and SNAP could be impacted eventually too.
A shutdown would affect the nearly 7 million women and children who rely on WIC for healthy food. Free school lunch and Meals on Wheels are also at risk, and SNAP could be impacted eventually too.
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How nutrition programs can be impacted in a government shutdown
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Millions of US women, children risk hunger without more aid
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Biden, US officials warn of hunger for millions in a government
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Biden, US officials warn of hunger for millions in a government
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Here's what happens to WIC if there's a government shutdown
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Biden, US officials warn of hunger for millions in a government
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Which federal programs would be impacted first in a government
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Possible government shutdown: The end for WIC federal food program?
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How the government shutdown will impact WIC: How families need to
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Our moms and babies need these benefits': Shutdown would impact
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What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans
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Government Shutdown: Government shutdown risks food benefits for 7
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Biden, US Officials Warn of Hunger for Millions in A Government
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How SNAP and WIC are affected by a government shutdown
WIC program at risk in appropriations bills or government shutdown
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