SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, aka food stamps) is under spotlight now as one of the programs affected by the government shutdown. According to a statement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), SNAP won’t be paid to beneficiaries on Nov. 1. “Bottom line, the well has run dry,” said the statement, in part, blaming the continued government shutdown and Congress’ stalemate (primarily over healthcare policy) for lack of SNAP funds.
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