And now the consequences of this shutdown are devastating. Two point million New Yorkers on snap. One in ten people in our state will now struggle putting food on their tables. 442,000 women and children who depend on WIC could see their benefits cut. And over 100,000 federal workers right here in our state have either been furloughed or at risk of being furloughed and living without a paycheck, including dozens who work keeping our Statue of Liberty open. (06:26–06:35)
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Asserts that 442,000 women and children in New York could lose WIC benefits due to the shutdown.
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