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Americans struggle without SNAP benefits

Americans struggle without SNAP benefits

(Photo courtesy of Matt Rourke) “Americans wait in line for food assistance” Olivia O’Sullivan Connector Staff In the wake of the government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it would run out of funding to operate SNAP – the federal food assistance program – by November. The Trump administration previously stated that

Government shutdown continues

(Photo courtesy of Jacob Levin) “Effects of the shutdown in Salem” Elias Arachiche Connector Contributor As we enter day 24 of the government shutdown (only 11 days short of the longest in American history), about 1.4 million government employees are missing their first full paycheck. Screenshots circulate online of employees posting their wire check showing

The United States faces possible government shutdown

(Photo courtesy of New Santa Ana) “United States Capital Building in Washington, DC.” Eric Schultz Connector Contributor As has happened several times in the past, the United States federal government is close to a government shutdown. This shutdown is set to happen on September 30 if the yearly federal budget cannot be passed, which sets