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For years, Wisconsin has lagged other states in receiving federal payments – a longstanding challenge that ironically could mitigate some effects of recent and proposed federal funding cuts here. However, the federal role in the state remains immense and is critical for seniors, veterans, students, the disabled, and low-income families, both in rural areas and cities like Milwaukee and Racine. For these groups, the cuts could slice deep.

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