WIC
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
President Bush signs bill Nov. 25 extending authorization for Women, Infants and Children program through March 31, 2004. Under omnibus, WIC "is funded at $4.64 billion, a decrease of $57 million below last year, Appropriations committee notes. Group adds, "due to increased carry-over from fiscal year 2003, this funding level will support 7.8 million participants, as requested by the President"...