I want to point out that we are not even asking that we meet the administration's request for funding level for WIC. This bill funds WIC at $184 million below the President's request. We are adding only a tiny portion back. That is hardly excessive.
Discussing funding levels for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.
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