USDA warns food aid payments will not go out Nov. 1
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The Trump administration is warning that federal food aid will not be distributed on November 1 if the government shutdown continues.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted a notice late Thursday saying SNAP benefits could be delayed unless Congress reaches a funding deal in the next few days.
The White House blames Democrats for the impasse, saying they are refusing to negotiate unless Republicans agree to extend certain health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act — a demand the administration calls unrelated to reopening the government.
Officials also confirmed the administration will not use $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits flowing, saying that money is reserved for “true national emergencies.”
If no deal is reached soon, millions of Americans could see their food assistance interrupted starting next month.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted a notice late Thursday saying SNAP benefits could be delayed unless Congress reaches a funding deal in the next few days.
The White House blames Democrats for the impasse, saying they are refusing to negotiate unless Republicans agree to extend certain health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act — a demand the administration calls unrelated to reopening the government.
Officials also confirmed the administration will not use $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits flowing, saying that money is reserved for “true national emergencies.”
If no deal is reached soon, millions of Americans could see their food assistance interrupted starting next month.
