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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>WIC Benefit Flexibility During COVID-19 Act</b></p> <p>This bill permits state agencies to temporarily increase the dollar amount of cash-value vouchers that are redeemable for fruits and vegetables under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.<br /> </p>]]></text>
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