Thank you. Mr. Speaker. I rise to appeal to the majority here to not make draconian cuts to the Women, Infant and Children Program. What is before us is a Proposal to cut $800 million out of the fruit and vegetables portion of the WIC program. Study after study has shown that WIC improves birth outcomes, reduces the likelihood of preterm births and low birth weights, helps lactating mothers. (00:24–00:32)
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Asserts that there is a proposal to cut $800 million from the WIC program's fruit and vegetables portion.
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