SNAP benefits set to end
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The plaintiffs argued in their lawsuit that failing to maintain the SNAP funding was illegal, arbitrary and capricious, and would irreparably harm them. They also said cutting off the benefits would “cause deterioration of public health and well-being” of recipients, and that those costs would be borne by the states.
Some 42 million people in the U.S. who rely on SNAP benefits could soon join the already long lines at the nation's food banks and pantries that are also serving struggling federal workers.
SOUTH GEORGIA (WALB) – Thousands of Georgia families relying on SNAP benefits will not receive funds as expected this weekend. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, no benefits will be issued tomorrow.
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SNAP: AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs lays blame for benefits pause on President Trump
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is blaming President Donald Trump for the looming SNAP benefits pause. "There are contingency funds specifically for this purpose, and he should release those funds so that people aren't hungry,
A federal judge is set to decide whether the Trump administration will have to find funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing. And, President Trump says the U.S. should resume nuclear weapons testing.
Two million people in Illinois rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With the governor signing an executive order, $20 million in state funds will be directed to help food banks.
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