US government shutdown threatens to cut off SNAP benefits nationwide
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The US faces a winter of potential heat rationing for millions due to delays in energy assistance funding caused by the government shutdown and staffing issues, risking increased energy insecurity for low-income households amid rising utility costs.
Topics:nation#energy-aid-delays#energy-bills-increase#household-energy-debt#liheap-funding#politics#us-government-shutdown
- Fears of heat-rationing for millions in US as shutdown delays energy aid The Guardian
- SNAP benefits to halt in some states amid government shutdown ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- 300,000 Pittsburgh-area residents will lose SNAP benefits amid government shutdown Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Will SNAP benefits be paid in November? The Hill
- Trump shutdown could soon halt food support for millions in California; CalFresh cards face possibility of no new funds in November California State Portal | CA.gov
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