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Biden administration officials have highlighted the expanded access for veterans as a victory. But liberal Democrats and activists for the poor are decrying the changes as onerous and counterproductive, pointing to research showing that existing requirements have little impact on employment.

The agreement will place additional work requirements on older Americans to receive food assistance, but will remove those barriers for veterans and homeless adults.

The GOP plan would fund WIC at $6 billion, the same amount as last year. The figure is $300 million less than the president’s budget called for.

Democrats oppose saving $120 billion by expanding work requirements to qualify for food aid, monetary help for poor families and other assistance.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. Congress expressed frustration with President Joe Biden's willingness to engage with Republicans demanding tougher work requirements for food aid recipients as part of any deal to raise the nation's debt ceiling. | 06:05am

Democrats in the U.S. Congress expressed frustration with President Joe Bidens willingness to engage with Republicans demanding tougher work requirements for food aid recipients as part of any deal to raise the nations debt ceiling.They have stopped short of threatening to block such moves, as tal

Democrats in the U.S. Congress expressed frustration with President Joe Biden's willingness to engage with Republicans demanding tougher work requirements for food aid recipients as part of any deal.

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ALPENA — After lots of consideration, Alpena High three-sport athlete Colt Gray has officially made his post-graduate plans. Gray plans to attend Marion Mi

In the coming weeks, House Republicans are pushing the debt ceiling debate front and center and want to include changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements in their proposal. Industry sources say the move could push back an already delayed 2023 farm bill negotiation timeline, while Democratic members see it as a non-starter.