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Nation Feb 06

How the federal funding freeze is impacting community health and Head Start programs

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura

Nation Apr 09

WIC implements new rules to include more money for fruits and veggies

The federal program, WIC, announces new rules that will emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press

Politics Sep 29

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington,
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How the looming shutdown will impact government agencies and programs

The highly partisan government funding plan from House Republicans imploded on the chamber floor Friday, leaving the country on the cusp of shutdown without a clear path out. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on every twist and turn in this…

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura

Politics Sep 29

Vermont Economy
How a government shutdown could affect you

The ripple effects would come down to how long the shutdown lasts and varying contingency plans in place at impacted agencies.

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press

Health Sep 17

Nutrition
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Proposed WIC funding cuts raise nutrition concerns for low-income families

With a possible government shutdown looming, one federal program facing funding cuts is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which helps low-income families buy healthy foods. Nell Menefee-Libey, public policy manager for the nonprofit National…

By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery

May 19

Senate approves overhaul of baby formula rules in aid program

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The Senate has approved a bill aimed at easing the baby formula shortage for families participating in a government assistance program known as WIC.

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Feb 03

Panel reverses, says white potatoes should be included in WIC benefits

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Ostracized by health officials for several years, the white potato is back in favor. The prestigious Institute of Medicine said Tuesday that people aren’t getting enough starchy vegetables or potassium and fiber, nutrients that are plentiful in potatoes.

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Dec 11

Government may subsidize white potatoes for low-income women, children nutrition program

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

It's another political victory for the popular potato. For the first time, low-income women would be able to pay for white potatoes with government-subsidized vouchers issued by the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program, known as WIC. The potato provision…

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Nov 04

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One NYC family’s struggle to survive on a fast food salary

Between food, housing and baby supplies, Shenita Simon struggles each week to support her family of seven. The 25-year-old from New York makes $8 per hour and is one of the fast food workers nationwide advocating for higher wages. Hari…

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Oct 14

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Oklahomans grapple with growing shutdown impact as resources start to dry up

Oklahomans grapple with growing shutdown impact as resources start to dry up…

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