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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