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Americans face a "tough time" as food banks are unlikely to be able to meet the demand amid the government shutdown.
The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York was facing soaring demand before the shutdown. Cuts to food stamps could push it to the limit.
November is a critical month in the federal government shutdown if it drags on for at least a couple of more weeks — and Connecticut would feel the effects across a few federally funded programs,
The government shutdown is now on Day 25 with no resolution in sight, as both sides remain entrenched in their positions over th
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Shutdown Day 24: DC federal workers without paychecks, SNAP funding deadlines loom
The federal government shutdown is nearing the four-week mark, with lawmakers seemingly no closer to a deal. Friday came without a paycheck for many impacted D.C. federal workers.
Agriculture Department officials said Friday they cannot use a contingency fund to continue paying the SNAP program, despite earlier shutdown guidance allowing its use.
States are warning that they won't be able to provide food assistance on Nov. 1 unless a deal to reopen the government is reached.