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Food benefits for low income families at risk in a government shutdown, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden and a top aide are warning that a federal government shutdown could cause widespread suffering, with nearly 7 million low-income women and children facing a rapid loss of food benefits. Failure by Congress to fund the government would also have dire consequences for the Black community, including reduced nutritional benefits, inspections of hazardous waste sites, and enforcement of fair housing laws.
The U.S. Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, has stated that the majority of participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) would see an immediate reduction in benefits if a shutdown occurs. During a shutdown, farm service agencies would also stop making loans to farmers during harvest time, and new homebuyers would be unable to obtain loans in rural areas.
The consequences of a government shutdown are far-reaching, affecting vulnerable individuals and communities. The loss of food benefits, reduced inspections, and lack of loans for farmers during harvest season would cause significant hardships and hinder economic activity. It is crucial for Congress to take the necessary steps to avoid a government shutdown and mitigate the potential suffering it may cause.

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Times of India

Government shutdown risks food benefits for 7 million, Biden aide warns

US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack warned that a government shutdown could impact nutritional assistance for nearly 7 million low-income women and children who rely on benefits. Vilsack stated that some benefits, including those from the WIC and SNAP programs, could be affected within days or weeks if funding is not provided by Congress. He emphasized the negative consequences of a shutdown, such as reduced benefits, halted loans to farmers, …

2 months ago·India

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Reuters

Biden, US officials warn of hunger for millions in a government shutdown

U.S. President Joe Biden and one of his top aides warned on Monday that a federal government shutdown could cause widespread suffering, including a rapid loss of food benefits for nearly 7 million low-income women and children.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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CNN

White House readies itself for operating in a government shutdown

The White House is now “girding for a shutdown” and senior West Wing officials are drawing up plans for which personnel would be deemed “essential” starting on October 1 as the deadline to fund the government is only a handful of days away.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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KRDO

White House readies itself for operating in a government shutdown

By MJ Lee, Kevin Liptak and Kayla Tausche, CNN (CNN) — The White House is now “girding for a shutdown” and senior West Wing officials are drawing up plans for which personnel would be deemed “essential” starting on October 1 as the deadline to fund the government is only a handful of days away. Most of President Joe Biden’s senior-most aides are expected to be designated “essential,” meaning they would not be furloughed, one administration offic…

2 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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