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The federal shutdown puts nutrition aid for millions of new parents at risk

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Lucia Graves says her family can afford to eat healthier because of WIC benefits for her daughter and stepdaughter.

Nearly seven million pregnant women and young children depend on WIC for healthy foods. Advocates say funding could run out in about two weeks, leaving states to close the gap if their budgets allow.

(Image credit: Courtesy of Lucia Graves)

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