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Government shutdown live updates; latest on SNAP benefits and funding fights

It's not clear when millions of families will get November SNAP benefits, even after judges ruled the government needs to make partial payments.

Hunger and Cold Loom as Shutdown Imperils Funding for Antipoverty Programs

Within days, tens of millions of low-income Americans may lose assistance for food, child care and utilities if the federal government remains shut down.
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The government shutdown is delaying a critical heating assistance program in Mass.

With the government shutdown, there's no money for LIHEAP, the federally-funded heating assistance program for low-income households.
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New York adds $11M to hunger programs amid SNAP cuts, government shutdown

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $11 million in state funding for emergency food relief programs and urged the USDA to release $700 million in SNAP benefits to prevent a public health crisis, while

Government Shutdown Freezes National Flood Insurance Program: What Homeowners and Buyers Need to Know

FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program is unavailable for new customers, increased coverage or renewals during the government shutdown.
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New York Public Housing at Risk as Federal Shutdown Threatens Funding and Puts Section 8 Program in the Crosshairs

The federal shutdown threatens NYCHA's funding, while Section 8 vouchers may last until year's end amid political tensions.

Judge tells government to consider authorizing reduced SNAP food benefits for November

A judge told the federal government to consider authorizing reduced SNAP food benefits for November as the government shutdown continues. Over 40 million Americans are set to lose their access to the food assistance program tomorrow.
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