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More than 3 million Floridians who rely on the federal food stamp program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), could see their benefits delayed in November if the government shutdown continues. "The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...

A federal government shutdown threatens to halt SNAP food benefits for 2 million Pennsylvanians in November. State officials and anti-hunger groups are urging Congress to pass a spending bill to restore funding. Food charities, already facing state and ...

As the government shutdown continues, several federal welfare programs, including SNAP, are set to expire on Nov. 1.

Agencies where most workers kept working, but often found they had to take time off for child care or illness, will vary in how fast they'll be at full strength. Snyderman said that after the 2018-19 shutdown, which lasted 35 days, it took the air traffic control system about two months to return to full strength.

The Trump administration told federal courts that it will tap into a contingency fund to distribute partial November payments.