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The Agriculture Department posted a striking message on its official website Saturday blaming Senate Democrats for the upcoming suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, warning that millions of Americans will lose access to food assistance beginning Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. “Senate Democrats have now voted …

Ariana Figueroa, Arkansas Advocate As Congress barrels toward a partial government shutdown, the White House Monday warned that a program that helps millions of low-income families afford healthy food could see substantial cuts. The White House released a state-by-state breakdown, estimating that nearly 7 million people who rely on the …