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SNAP halt: Millions face hunger as shutdown drags on

Federal court orders and missed payments have put Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits at risk for roughly 42 million Americans as the government shutdown stretches into weeks with uncertain relief.

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42 million - Americans who rely on SNAP benefits that are at risk during the government shutdown

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"They haven't gone far enough" — President Donald Trump

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