SNAP benefits set to end on Nov. 1
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SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans
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The state health department is warning residents of potential delays in SNAP and WIC benefits in November because of the ongoing government shutdown.
Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) on Tuesday introduced a bill to fund the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during the government shutdown, as the funding
The Democratic officials contend the administration is legally required to keep benefits going as long as it has funding.
Starting Saturday, SNAP benefits will not be distributed. The program gives food aid to 40 million Americans. In past government shutdowns, the USDA used a contingency fund to pay out SNAP benefits. Last week,