May 2004

In This Issue:
• Political Stalemate Delaying 2005 Funding
• States Forego Food for Transportation Funds
• More Bonus Foods Being Bought in FY2004
• Higher Cost Food Items Lowered TEFAP Poundage in FY2003
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Political Stalemate Delaying 2005 Funding
Congressional disagreements over taxes and spending have put fiscal year 2005 appropriations on indefinite hold. Both the House and Senate have passed fiscal year 2005 budget resolutions, giving shape to broad parameters for federal spending next year, but a conference committee appointed in March has made no progress on reconciling differences between the two chambers. Continue Reading »

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