As the government shutdown stretches its way into the record books, Americans are feeling its worsening impacts.
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How one tech startup is giving cash to SNAP recipients
Propel makes a free app for people on food stamps. Now it’s giving some of them $50 each, as some private companies, nonprofits, and individuals scramble to help.
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A judge is set to decide whether SNAP benefits can be cut off on Saturday
A Boston federal judge suggested she was not persuaded by the Trump administration’s argument that it is legally barred from using a USDA emergency fund to keep the SNAP benefits coming.
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Inflation rose less than expected in September, the U.S. belatedly reports
The federal government recalled some furloughed workers specifically to produce the inflation report, which plays a key role for Social Security beneficiaries.
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‘Uncharted territory’: Ongoing shutdown threatens food aid for 42 million people
SNAP, the country’s largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids, and those with disabilities.
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Shutdowns serve as excuse for GOP and Democrats to spend more, says Sen. Ron Johnson
Sen. Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, has a plan for how to avoid shutdown showdown negotiations, but it wouldn’t be popular with Congress’ “uniparty,” he told NPR.
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Democrats united in effort to stop Trump’s ‘lawless activity,’ says Sen. Van Hollen
Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen says the law doesn’t give President Trump more power to fire people during a shutdown and White House plans to do so are “vindictive.”
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Karoline Leavitt says White House must cut spending due to shutdown
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Trump administration has to look at ways to “save money in a responsible way that respects the American taxpayer’s money” during shutdown.
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Shutdown standoff not about whether Democrats or GOP ‘win or lose,’ says Sen. Warnock
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, says health care spending cuts hurt people regardless of party affiliation and that he is “hoping against hope” that the GOP and White House will negotiate.
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What will Congress do after the shutdown? We asked a Republican and a Democrat
Most of the federal government is shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. We asked two House members — a Democrat and Republican — where they think talks go from here
