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On the recordJune 9, 2026
After dramatic cuts to nutrition assistance programs and the significant staff losses at FNS in the past year, this reorganization will further weaken the ability of the agency to administer federal nutrition assistance programs.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley discusses the impact of FNS reorganization.

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