20 h. ago DE Gov. Meyer: We Could 'End the Shutdown and Fund Programs Like SNAP', But 'We've Got to Fight' on Health Care

On Friday’s broadcast of NPR’s “Morning Edition,” Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) said that “lawmakers could decide to end the shutdown and fund programs like SNAP so governors like myself don’t have this problem. But then we’re going to have The post DE Gov. Meyer: We Could ‘End the Shutdown and Fund Programs Like SNAP’, But ‘We’ve Got to Fight’ on Health Care appeared first on Breitbart.

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22 h. ago Food stamp benefits for 42 million Americans in jeopardy today amid shutdown

President Donald Trump could use $5 billion emergency fund for SNAP benefits during shutdown, Democrats argue, while Republicans demand government reopening first.

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34 h. ago Trump vows to ‘fund SNAP as soon as possible’ if court allows, blasts Democrats over shutdown delay

Trump is seeking a court ruling on SNAP payments during the government shutdown as 42 million Americans face uncertainty over November food stamp benefits.

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37 h. ago Oregon, Washington SNAP recipients could still face delays as judge orders feds to fund program

Oregon, Washington SNAP recipients could still face delays as judge orders feds to fund program  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

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40 h. ago Judges orders feds to fund SNAP program. Oregon, Washington recipients could still face delays

Judges orders feds to fund SNAP program. Oregon, Washington recipients could still face delays  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

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40 h. ago Judges order feds to fund SNAP program. Oregon, Washington recipients could still face delays

Judges order feds to fund SNAP program. Oregon, Washington recipients could still face delays  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

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48 h. ago Delaware governor on using state money to temporarily fund SNAP benefits

NPR's A Martinez speaks to Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer of Delaware, who declared a state of emergency to temporarily fund SNAP benefits for his state's recipients of the federal food aid.

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64 h. ago A judge is set to decide whether SNAP benefits can be cut off on Saturday

A Boston federal judge suggested she was not persuaded by the Trump administration's argument that it is legally barred from using a USDA emergency fund to keep the SNAP benefits coming.

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64 h. ago Democratic Mayors to Washington D.C.: Get your act together and fund SNAP

Democratic Mayors to Washington D.C.: Get your act together and fund SNAP  Cleveland.com

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3 d. ago Sen. Peter Welch on efforts in Congress to fund SNAP amid the shutdown

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont about his support for a bill to provide SNAP benefits to recipients in spite of the shutdown.

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4 d. ago Washington, Oregon sue Trump administration to fund SNAP during shutdown

Washington, Oregon sue Trump administration to fund SNAP during shutdown  KUOW

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4 d. ago Oregon, Washington sue Trump administration to fund SNAP during shutdown

Oregon, Washington sue Trump administration to fund SNAP during shutdown  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

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4 d. ago A democratic socialist is poised to become New York mayor. Democrats are nervous.

A democratic socialist is poised to become New York mayor. Democrats are nervous.  The Washington Post

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5 d. ago Nearly 42 million Americans could lose SNAP benefits due to shutdown

The Trump administration now says it won't use a contingency fund to pay SNAP benefits to about 1 in 8 Americans in November.

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5 d. ago Trump administration says emergency funds can't be used to keep SNAP benefits going

The Trump administration now says it won't use a contingency fund to pay SNAP benefits to about 1 in 8 Americans in November, a departure from earlier guidance announced before the shutdown.

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5 d. ago Democratic AGs and governors sue USDA for suspending SNAP benefits

More than two dozen Democratic states are suing the Agriculture Department after the Trump administration said it would not use emergency funds to pay SNAP benefits during the shutdown.

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1 week ago Hawley vows to hold Democrats' 'feet to the fire' with new government shutdown funding bills

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is introducing legislation to fund Farm Service Agency and SNAP programs amid the government shutdown.

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1 week ago Texas Warns Millions of Food Benefit Cuts Caused By Schumer Shutdown Over Illegal Alien Benefits

Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) officials alerted more than 3.5 million low-income residents — including 1.7 million children — that November food benefits will be cut off if Democrats continue blocking budget negotiations in Washington. Republicans say the shutdown stems from Democratic demands to expand Obamacare benefits to illegal aliens, a move GOP leaders refuse to fund. With SNAP funding set to expire, Texas is complying with federal directives to halt payments, leaving vulnerable families at risk as the Schumer-led standoff drags on. The post Texas Warns Millions of Food Benefit Cuts Caused By Schumer Shutdown Over Illegal Alien Benefits appeared first on Breitbart.

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