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Thirteen House Republicans are demanding the GOP consider extending the COVID-19 pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies, with reforms, after the government shutdown.
The Groveland Emergency Food Shelf, like most, does not ask people what brought them. But the shutdown on top of cuts to SNAP and other federal programs is fueling demand.
Within New York City, a Fox News poll last month found that 49% of Democratic voters had a favorable view of socialism, compared to 35% who had an unfavorable view. Meanwhile, 41% of Democrats viewed capitalism favorably, while 49% viewed it unfavorably.
The government shutdown has come as colder weather descends upon the Northeast and heating assistance programs began to ramp up for the season.
The government shutdown didn’t deter 26-year-old Nudrat Mahajabin from visiting Grand Canyon National Park earlier this month, even though the signs were clear: No entrance fees would be collected, the visitors’ center was closed and no park rangers were nearby.
Federal workers who don't normally need social services are on their 21st day without pay, while food programs such as SNAP and WIC are going to run out of funding next month.
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Speaker Johnson hit with Democrat-led lawsuit over delayed swearing-in amid House shutdown chaos
Arizona sues Speaker Mike Johnson over the delayed swearing-in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, with Attorney General Kris Mayes claiming voter disenfranchisement.
Now with the government shutdown, business owner Berek Awend says it's making it difficult to hire workers, expand and even advertise.