After the 2008 quake, Chinese officials vowed to improve safety in school buildings and other official structures, through a three-year program.

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And so, especially since the 1960's, several federal food assistance programs are now in place to provide a safety net for needy families including SNAP, National School Breakfast and Lunch, the Summer Food Service Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and WIC.

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