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Is the U.S. government currently shut down?

Asked 13 days ago

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The U.S. government is currently shut down, impacting millions who rely on federal benefits and causing disruptions in air travel and food assistance programs.

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France 24

U.S. food assistance faces funding shortfall amid shutdown

France 24 · 13 days ago
France 24
France 24
13 days ago
  • Food banks are seeing increased demand from furloughed and fired federal workers.
  • Millions risk losing SNAP food aid if Congress does not resolve the shutdown. 20s
  • The Department of Agriculture will not use contingency funds for SNAP benefits. 34s
  • SNAP and other programs like Head Start and Essential Air Service may run out of funds. 59s
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U.S. food assistance faces funding shortfall amid shutdown
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France 24
13 days ago
U.S. food assistance faces funding shortfall amid shutdown

Federal workers go without a paycheck while the government remains shut down.

Millions prepare to lose SNAP benefits as shutdown continues
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CBS America
14 days ago
Millions prepare to lose SNAP benefits as shutdown continues

Due to the government shutdown, help may soon run out as the USDA has declared there will be no benefits issued beginning this Saturday.

Shutdown hits flights and food aid as pressure builds for a deal
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CBS America
14 days ago
Shutdown hits flights and food aid as pressure builds for a deal

With the shutdown now on its 27th day, there are no signs a solution to opening the government is any closer.

Staffing issues trigger temporary ground stop at LAX
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Fox News
14 days ago
Staffing issues trigger temporary ground stop at LAX

The ongoing government shutdown continues to impact U.S. air travel; staffing shortages have led to a temporary ground stop.

World Central Kitchen feeds furloughed federal workers, their families
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CBS America
14 days ago
World Central Kitchen feeds furloughed federal workers, their families

As the US government remains shut down and as food assistant benefits near a November 1 end, World Central Kitchen is helping to feed furloughed federal employees.

Food assistance to be halted as government shutdown drags on
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CBS America
15 days ago
Food assistance to be halted as government shutdown drags on

As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, many Americans are already feeling the strain.

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