Government shutdown eliminates Affordable Care Act tax credits and SNAP benefits, leaving millions without health benefits or food assistance as Congress fails to act. Continue reading Washington dysfunction is ruining the lives of millions of ordinary Americans
It’s a tough time for many Americans’ wallets, especially in smaller towns where resources are limited. With the government shutdown stretching on, and SNAP benefits set to end soon, some families in are wondering how they’ll put food on the table. Continue reading Community supports woman delivering meals amid shutdown crisis
Time is running out to find the next solution to get service members paid during the government shutdown, as the $8 billion the Trump administration found to cover troops’ paychecks is due to run out at the end of the month. After Senate Democrats on Thursday sank a vote on Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) bill… Continue reading Congress under the gun on military pay as Trump’s $8 billion dries up
The Pentagon received an unprecedented anonymous donation of $130 million to cover military paychecks during the government shutdown. Continue reading Pentagon receives anonymous gift of $130M to pay military through shutdown