Re:Federal Government Begins First Shutdown In 17 Years
by NoPiece on Tuesday October 01, 2013 @01:37AM
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According to numerous articles, food stamps (SNAP) aren't affected by the shutdown.
School lunches and breakfasts would continue to be served, and food stamps, known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, would continue to be distributed. But several smaller feeding programs would not have the money to operate.
School lunches and breakfasts would continue to be served, and food stamps, known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, would continue to be distributed. But several smaller feeding programs would not have the money to operate.
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/09/29/20745618-a-govern...
The USDA said food stamps would not be affected in October.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/28/government-shutdown...