Department of Agriculture says no benefits will be issued in November and will not draw on emergency funds
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Saturday that food benefits under one of the country’s biggest social assistance programs will not be issued in November amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
The shutdown was in its 25th day at the time of the announcement, which came after more than 200 Democrats in the US House of Representatives on Friday called on USDA to draw on its emergency reserves to fund November food benefits.
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Author : Reuters and Guardian staff
Publish date : 2025-10-26 13:45:00
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