No, it's not feasible. And I believe, to the best of my ability, and I just got briefed on this about a half hour ago, that Every one of the 36 states is in the same boat, so that it's not feasible right now [to fund SNAP directly]. If the government reopens, then it may be feasible. Now, I will tell you, Laurie, we are pushing these vendors. I want them to move like the wind. (38:11–38:24)
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