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Food Benefits Scheduled to End for Over 40 Million Throughout Ongoing Government Closure
Federal agriculture authorities declared this past weekend that SNAP funds through a critical national welfare initiatives will not be distributed during the coming month amid the persistent federal closure.
Shutdown Extends Into 25th Day
The funding lapse had reached nearly a month as officials revealed the news, coming after appeals by more than two hundred Congressional Democrats pushing the department to access contingency funds to fund November's food assistance.
“The reality is, the well has run dry,” the department confirmed. “Currently, there will be no benefits issued” beginning in November.
Millions Affected
Over 40 million Americans rely on the regular assistance, as reported by federal data. Various areas, like one southwestern state, reliance on this assistance affects one-fifth of the population.
Documents reviewed by a major news agency showed that the department chose not to tap contingency funding for November food benefits.
Partisan Impasse
Lawmakers from both parties are still at odds over how to finance and restart the federal government.
Comments by the leader of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities noted that the administration had opportunities to take earlier action to ensure continuous assistance.
“It could have, and should have taken steps earlier to make arrangements to use these funds,” the comments added. “Rather, officials could opt out for potential political benefit” as conservative leaders work to push upper chamber Democrats to support a funding package that would resume the federal government.
Local Responses
Governors in two affected states declared states of emergency this week to free up resources for hunger relief in anticipation of SNAP benefits not being issued next month.
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