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A look into the Americans who could be affected by the delay of SNAP food assistance during the government shutdown.
However, some families receiving assistance make too much money to receive the partial benefits, according to an analysis from the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. The institute says roughly 4.9 million SNAP recipients won’t receive any benefits in November.
The Agriculture Department will use $4.65 billion in emergency funds to partially restart food aid programs halted by the government shutdown. Mill
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Partial SNAP benefits for November will be more than previously estimated, Trump official says
Recipients will receive 65% of their benefits this month, up from the 50% rate estimated in a Monday court filing, amid the record-long government shutdown.
Because of the government shutdown, many families will not have SNAP benefits, leaving many wondering how they'll feed their households.
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SNAP update: Millions to receive only 50% of food stamp benefits this month
Millions of Americans relying on SNAP will receive only half of their usual benefits this month after the Trump administration announced partial funding amid the ongoing government shutdown.