A California SNAP advantages shopper pushes a cart via a grocery store.
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Because the federal authorities shutdown drags on, tens of tens of millions of persons are prone to dropping meals and vitamin help in consequence. This consists of the 42 million individuals who depend on the Supplemental Vitamin Help Program (SNAP), beforehand referred to as meals stamps.
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