I certainly want to provide adequate funding to maintain WIC participation. We felt that we were providing sufficient funding in the bill to accomplish that. I would also note that I am concerned about the effect of the offset in the Senator's amendment on the level of commodities that may be purchased and provided to schools for the National School Lunch Program.
Discussing funding for WIC and its impact on the National School Lunch Program.
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