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When the federal government shut down in January, SNAP benefits began to dry up. The state agency which handles SNAP benefits – the Families and Social Services Administration – issued this month’s benefits early, in an effort to mitigate the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The Federal Government shutdown ended in January, but impeded the availability …

The U.S. House of Representatives struck down the first draft of the Federal Farm bill, yesterday. The bill, which is rewritten every four years, provides subsidies and insurance to farmers and agricultural businesses. It also serves as the regulatory legislation for SNAP benefits, formerly called food stamps. The failed congressional draft would have expanded work requirements for SNAP beneficiaries. The …