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Congress budget proposal threatens Bay Area food bank's operations


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  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) As Congress debates passing a new spending bill, one Bay Area agency said if it gets approved, it could have sweeping effects and hurt its efforts to provide food for those already facing financial hardships. The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, established in 1987, serves 53,000 households weekly and distributes 67 million [ ]

The article from Yahoo News discusses a proposed budget by Congress that threatens to cut funding for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Chesapeake Bay Program, which could jeopardize the ongoing restoration efforts of the Chesapeake Bay. The budget proposal, part of a broader effort to reduce federal spending, suggests a significant reduction in funds allocated to the program, raising concerns among environmentalists and local stakeholders about the future of the bay's health. The Chesapeake Bay, vital for its ecological and economic significance, has been the focus of a multi-decade restoration initiative aimed at reducing pollution and improving water quality. The potential cuts have sparked opposition from various groups, including the Choose Clean Water Coalition, which argues that the bay's recovery is at a critical juncture and that continued federal support is essential for its success.

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