POLITICS

Tariff Funds To Keep WIC Program Afloat

The Trump administration plans to use tariff revenue to fund the WIC program for nearly 7 million women and children during the government shutdown. The program was facing a funding shortfall due to the lack of an approved federal budget. While welcomed by WIC advocates, questions remain about the amount of funding, its speed of distribution, and long-term sustainability. Some experts also question the legality of the administration's move to divert tariff funds without congressional appropriation.

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