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Democratic Impasse and the Battle Over SNAP Funding Amid U.S. Government Shutdown
As the federal government grapples with an ongoing shutdown that shows no signs of resolution, critical discussions have emerged around how to support vulnerable populations, particularly those reliant on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). A federal judge has set a deadline for the Biden administration to explain its plan to temporarily fund SNAP, which serves 42 million Americans, to prevent widespread hunger and food insecurity.