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- The federal shutdown is poised to cut off food assistance for more than 40 million Americans starting November 1.
- Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal, urge state-level solutions to mitigate the impact.
- Democrats refuse to reopen the government without addressing healthcare subsidies.
- Food banks report unprecedented strain because families already face food insecurity.
- Sen. John Fetterman opposes using the shutdown as leverage, arguing the consequences for vulnerable populations are dire.
