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Food Benefits Set to End for Tens of Millions Amid Ongoing US Government Shutdown
Federal agriculture authorities declared on Saturday that nutrition assistance payments through a critical national welfare initiatives are not going out next month because of the continuing federal closure.
Impasse Persists Into 25th Day
The government shutdown lasted three and a half weeks when the announcement was made, in response to calls from over 200 Congressional Democrats pushing the department to tap into emergency reserves to pay for November's food assistance.
“Bottom line, the well has run dry,” the department confirmed. “Currently, there will be no benefits issued” on 1 November.
Widespread Impact
Over 40 million Americans rely on these monthly payments, per the USDA. Various areas, like one southwestern state, use of the program is as high as a significant portion of citizens.
Internal communications seen by journalists indicated that the department would not access emergency reserves for the upcoming payments.
Legislative Deadlock
Republicans and Democrats are still at odds about the way to finance and restart federal agencies.
A statement from the leader of a budget research center indicated that the White House had chances to take earlier action to prevent benefits from running out.
“They had the ability and responsibility made moves earlier to be prepared to utilize available money,” the comments added. “Rather, officials could opt out for potential political benefit” while GOP lawmakers attempt to push upper chamber Democrats to approve legislation that would reopen federal functions.
Local Responses
Governors in two affected states activated emergency protocols in recent days to allocate funds to address food insecurity expecting SNAP benefits not being issued during the upcoming period.
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