Shut down threatens SNAP program

Shut down threatens SNAP program
Shut down threatens SNAP program

Shut down threatens SNAP program

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We’re nearly two weeks into the partial government shut down and Congress doesn’t seem to want to budge on negotiations to end the stand-off. Some Congressmen are starting to speak out on how the shut down is affecting their district. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth explains how service agencies like the Greater Chicago Food Depository are struggling to serve their patrons. (Photo: Flickr/The National Guard)