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USDA blames Democrats for potential SNAP benefits lapse in new message: 'The well has run dry'
“Senate Democrats have now voted 12 times to not fund the food stamp program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Bottom line, the well has run dry,” the unsigned message posted on the USDA’s official website reads.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced Oct. 27 that Wisconsin will file a lawsuit against USDA to force the release of contingency funds for SNAP.
The USDA said food stamps will not be sent out in November in light of the continuing shutdown. Here's what Illinois recipients should know.
As the federal shutdown threatens SNAP benefits, Minnesota directs $4 million to food shelves across Minnesota. USDA warns assistance may stop Nov. 1.
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USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown
The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday despite the ongoing government shutdown to help farmers and ranchers get access to $3 billion of aid f
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USDA Announces Nationwide Recall of More Than 4 Million Pounds of Frozen Chicken Products
Millions of pounds of Hormel frozen chicken thigh and chicken breast products may contain pieces of metal, the company said Saturday. The recalled products were distributed to foodservice locations nationwide.
Click n’ Close is offering free lock extensions for USDA loans to help lenders manage pipelines during the government shutdown.
The group says that 100,000 New York City SNAP recipients will be at risk if the USDA is allowed to terminate a work requirement waiver for able bodied adults without dependents.