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The $1.7 trillion spending bill currently being discussed in the Senate on Wednesday is a major victory for child nutrition advocates, but it comes at a cost. During the summer months, the measure would make healthful meals more accessible to millions of children. To offset the cost of the expanded benefits, however, Congress will slash funding for food assistance programs for Americans who are food insecure. Spending Bill Still On Senate Debate Tuesday, the Senate voted 70-25 to begin debate on the 4,155-page omnibus bill that would fund major components of President...