Government Shutdown Narrowly Avoided, But WIC Funding Still At Risk

A government shutdown was narrowly avoided when McCarthy passed a temporary funding bill with Democrat support. This provided short-term relief, but long-term challenges remain.
If the government had shut down, 7 million women and children who rely on WIC would have lost benefits. Republicans still aim to slash WIC funding.
The White House accused "extreme Republicans" of playing "partisan games" and risking lives by threatening a shutdown.
WIC advocates urged Congress to fully fund the program to avoid turning away needy women and children.
Questions remain if WIC will be fully funded long-term, as Republicans still aim to cut funding despite rising food insecurity.

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Posted 10/3/2023, 1:00:00 PM

Government Shutdown Narrowly Avoided, But WIC Funding Still At Risk

A government shutdown was narrowly avoided when McCarthy passed a temporary funding bill with Democrat support. This provided short-term relief, but long-term challenges remain.
If the government had shut down, 7 million women and children who rely on WIC would have lost benefits. Republicans still aim to slash WIC funding.
The White House accused "extreme Republicans" of playing "partisan games" and risking lives by threatening a shutdown.
WIC advocates urged Congress to fully fund the program to avoid turning away needy women and children.
Questions remain if WIC will be fully funded long-term, as Republicans still aim to cut funding despite rising food insecurity.

salon.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/30/2023

House Passes Short-Term Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown, Includes Disaster Aid

10/1/2023

Stopgap Funding Bill Passes, Averting Shutdown But Delaying Ukraine Aid

President Joe Biden signed a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown, but the absence of aid for Ukraine puts it in serious jeopardy.

10/1/2023

Congress Passes Short-Term Funding Bill, Averting Government Shutdown

10/1/2023

Biden Praises Averting Government Shutdown, Urges Swift Approval of Ukraine Aid

US President Joe Biden welcomed a deal to avert a government shutdown but urged Congress to quickly approve aid to Ukraine, which was excluded from the agreement.

10/1/2023

Congress Averts Shutdown with Short-Term Spending Bill, but Long-Term Funding Uncertain

Congress passes a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown, which President Biden signed into law, funding the government through November 17.

10/1/2023

Biden Blasts GOP 'Brinksmanship,' Demands Separate Ukraine Aid Bill

10/2/2023

Congress Passes Temporary Funding Bill to Avert Shutdown, But McCarthy Still Faces Pressure from Conservative Faction