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Government shutdown becomes Second longest in U.S. history
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The programme helps 40 million low-income Americans afford groceries - but the government shutdown has funds running dry.
The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Tax credits for people who get health insurance through the marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act,
Paychecks were affected starting Day 10, and museums closed on Day 12. The House last held session on September 19.
Newsweek's tracker shows that Trump's net approval rating is at its highest point since August 21, at -6 points.
At a lunch with GOP senators at the White House, President Trump stood firm in his demands that Democrats vote to end the government shutdown.
The Social Security Administration will continue distributing disability and SSI payments, but some services are unavailable during the government shutdown.
Californian governor deploying military to help families whose food benefits have been affected by the government shutdown.
Gov. Healey says there's "no way" Massachusetts would be able to make up for lost SNAP funding from the federal government.