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[Regnum] About 42 million US citizens could lose their food stamps as early as November
amid the federal government shutdown. CNN reported this on October 18.
"An estimated 42 million people
risk being left without critical food assistance in November due to the federal government shutdown," the report notes.
According to the television channel, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is used by one in eight Americans, provides participants with an average monthly benefit of $188 per person. It is currently unclear whether the Trump administration plans to find funds to continue payments.
The US shutdown began at midnight on October 1 due to a lack of funding caused by disagreements between Republicans and Democrats in Congress over the budget for the current fiscal year. Approximately 800,000 employees, representing approximately 40% of the federal workforce, were at risk of layoffs.
I've been laid off twice. Quit 4. All for the better.
Earlier, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that thousands of employees involved in nuclear safety and nuclear arsenal modernization could be laid off or furloughed due to the ongoing shutdown. Wright stated that the current situation jeopardizes the implementation of key US national security projects.
On October 15, the US Senate rejected the Republican-sponsored government funding bill for the ninth time.
Over 4,000 government employees have already been laid off amid the shutdown. Up to 1,200 employees were laid off from the Department of Health and Human Services, and over 1,400 from the Department of the Treasury. Layoffs also affected employees in the departments of Commerce, Education, Energy, Housing, and Homeland Security.
US President Donald Trump blamed Democrats for the current situation. He stated that he intends to use the shutdown to reduce the number of federal employees and eliminate programs that Republicans consider ineffective or excessive.
| …so a hypothetical rather than something that actually happened… |
"An estimated 42 million people
| …people =/= US citizens. Which is it? Because if they’re noncitizens, especially illegal aliens, they should not be on the public dole… |
According to the television channel, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is used by one in eight Americans, provides participants with an average monthly benefit of $188 per person. It is currently unclear whether the Trump administration plans to find funds to continue payments.
The US shutdown began at midnight on October 1 due to a lack of funding caused by disagreements between Republicans and Democrats in Congress over the budget for the current fiscal year. Approximately 800,000 employees, representing approximately 40% of the federal workforce, were at risk of layoffs.
I've been laid off twice. Quit 4. All for the better.
| It’s easier to grow in a new environment, though less comfortable. |
On October 15, the US Senate rejected the Republican-sponsored government funding bill for the ninth time.
Over 4,000 government employees have already been laid off amid the shutdown. Up to 1,200 employees were laid off from the Department of Health and Human Services, and over 1,400 from the Department of the Treasury. Layoffs also affected employees in the departments of Commerce, Education, Energy, Housing, and Homeland Security.
US President Donald Trump blamed Democrats for the current situation. He stated that he intends to use the shutdown to reduce the number of federal employees and eliminate programs that Republicans consider ineffective or excessive.