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GOP Senator Considers Blocking School Meal Funding Over LGBTQ+ Rights

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In response to a policy of the Biden administration that protects LGBTQ+ students from discrimination, a Republican senator is considering scrapping a bipartisan deal to extend school meal funding.

As funding for the program expires on June 30, Democrats are scrambling to pass the bill and send it to President Biden before the deadline.

Without this bill, millions of children face hunger and food insecurity.In contrast to previous attempts to extend the funds for a year, Republican leadership has not threatened to block these efforts this time, according to Politico.

Instead, the rushed effort, which circumvents specific procedures, can be blocked by one senator who objects to it and forces a floor vote.Sen.

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