Millions of Americans will lose food assistance if the government shuts down

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Updated September 26, 2023

Rachel Treisman

The head of the USDA says most WIC beneficiaries would lose access to the program within a few days of a government shutdown, leaving them unable to buy healthy food. (AP)

This article was originally published on September 26, 2023.

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