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US employment data shows a mixed picture with a loss of 105,000 jobs in October and a gain of 64,000 in November, amid concerns over data accuracy due to the federal government shutdown and political interference, while the unemployment rate reached a four-year high of 4.6%.
The US Senate is moving towards a vote to end the 40-day federal government shutdown by passing a stopgap funding bill, though disagreements remain over healthcare subsidies and the extension of ACA tax credits, with Democrats opposing the deal and concerns about healthcare costs and policy implications.
Despite ongoing legal appeals by the Trump administration, full SNAP benefits are being issued to many Americans following a court order, with several states already distributing the funds, highlighting tensions between federal and state actions amid the federal shutdown.
The US Senate rejected a bill to restore federal workers' pay during the ongoing government shutdown, with Democrats and Republicans remaining at an impasse over reopening strategies and funding, prolonging hardship for federal employees and Americans relying on government services.
The ongoing government shutdown has left over 750,000 federal workers unpaid for a month, leading to financial struggles such as missed bills, car repossessions, and reliance on food banks, with many workers resorting to credit cards and second jobs to survive while the political impasse continues.
Federal workers are suffering from missed paychecks and financial hardships due to a month-long government shutdown, prompting protests and calls for emergency SNAP funding.
Two federal judges ordered the USDA to use contingency funds to restart SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, but the timing and extent of relief remain uncertain, leaving millions of families at risk of losing food aid despite legal rulings.
Michigan House speaker Matt Hall opposes the Senate's $71 million food aid bill, citing procedural delays and preferring to use existing state funds to address the upcoming SNAP benefit pause caused by the federal government shutdown, which affects nearly 1.4 million residents relying on food assistance.
Ohio government officials announced a plan to allocate up to $25 million to support food assistance for families affected by the potential federal shutdown of SNAP benefits, including direct aid to food banks and increased benefits for low-income families, while urging Congress to pass a resolution to reopen the federal government.
Virginia is launching a state-funded program called VENA to provide weekly food assistance payments to SNAP beneficiaries starting November 3, due to the federal government shutdown, which has paused SNAP payments. The program will distribute about $37.5 million weekly to around 850,000 recipients, with payments occurring in waves on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, offering more frequent support than usual. Governor Glenn Youngkin blamed the shutdown on Democrats in Congress and expressed hope that the federal government will resume normal operations soon.
The ongoing federal shutdown has begun to significantly impact millions of Americans by halting funding for essential programs like food assistance, healthcare subsidies, early education, and energy aid, with effects expected to worsen as the shutdown continues, leading to increased costs, food insecurity, and disrupted services for vulnerable populations.
As the federal government shutdown approaches one month, key programs like SNAP, WIC, and Head Start face funding shortages, risking benefits for millions of Americans, including low-income families and military personnel, while Congress remains unable to reach a funding agreement.
The ongoing federal government shutdown has halted November SNAP benefits for over 3.5 million Texans, marking the first interruption in over six decades, due to a stalemate in Congress over government funding and health insurance subsidies. The shutdown has led to a potential $614 million loss in Texas, with no immediate federal funds available to cover the benefits, raising concerns about food security for vulnerable populations. State and food bank efforts are underway to mitigate the impact, but the situation remains uncertain as political disagreements continue.
Food banks are bracing for a surge in demand as the federal government shutdown threatens to cut off SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans, exacerbating an already strained food assistance system amid rising costs and federal benefit cuts.
Democrats in the D.C. area are largely dismissive of the federal workers union's call to end the government shutdown by passing a GOP bill, as they believe they hold the upper hand and are focused on negotiating for more favorable terms, despite the union's strong stance on protecting federal workers.