USDA and States Warn of Looming Food Stamp Funding Crisis for Millions
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The USDA has stated it cannot use emergency contingency funds to pay for SNAP benefits during the ongoing government shutdown, risking the loss of food assistance for about 42 million low-income Americans starting November 1, as Congress has not approved funding or a resolution to reopen the government.
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