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Local Efforts Bring Baby Formula To Prince George's County: Report Local Efforts Bring Baby Formula To Prince George's County: Report
Local Efforts Bring Baby Formula To Prince George's County: Report National and local efforts to combat the nation's baby formula shortage are bringing out the best in organizations both big and small.  The White House is working "24/7" to help feed babies after President Biden invoked the Defense Production Act after the national infant formula shortage, reports Fox News. The act orders Defense Department aircrafts to pick up formula from overseas to combat the shortage in what they are calling "Operation Fly Formula," the outlet reports. Meanwhile, one Maryland non-profit organization is trying to help out at the local level.  Starting today, we wi…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Fairfax County Provides Tips To Help Families Survive The Formula Shortage Fairfax County Provides Tips To Help Families Survive The Formula Shortage
Fairfax County Provides Tips To Help Families Survive The Formula Shortage The worry that comes with a newborn has been especially taxing on some parents with the recent nationwide shortage of infant formula.  Formula supplies have decreased by 40% since April, with the shortage stemming from supply chain issues, according to Fox News.  In response to the shortage, President Joe Biden enacted the Defense Production Act and launched Operation Fly formula on Wednesday, May 18.  The action will send aircraft overseas to pick up baby formula and speed up the import of baby formula to the United States.  Just now, President Biden announced two additional actions …

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by Annie DeVoe