Vital programs that hard working families rely on, programs they've paid into and depend on, have been shuttered or are dangerously close to running out of money. Several states are now warning that they will be forced to shut down SNAP [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program] benefits as soon as November 1st if the shutdown continues. that means millions of Americans could lose access to the assistance that helps them put food on the table. Meanwhile, our economy is losing $15 billion in GDP each week. (04:05–04:19)
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Asserts that several states may shut down SNAP benefits by November 1st if the shutdown persists.
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