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SNAP Cuts Loom as Federal Workers Face Pay Crisis

10/29/2025

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Government Shutdown Impact

SNAP benefits for 40 million Americans will cease on November 1, 2025, as the shutdown nears its longest duration.
Louisiana and Virginia are implementing emergency funding to bridge the gap.
Federal workers, including air traffic controllers and TSA agents, missed their first full paychecks, raising safety concerns.
The Senate rejected a Republican spending plan for the 13th time, while Democrats demanded extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits.

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CBO Projects Shutdown Costs

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects the 29th day of the U.S. government shutdown could cost up to $14 billion.
The CBO projects real GDP growth could drop 1.0 to 2.0 percentage points, depending on duration.
The shutdown has reduced federal services and spending, with a GDP rebound possible once funding resumes.
Republican leaders are open to Obamacare subsidy extensions but will not link them to unrelated funding bills.

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Government Shutdown Impact

SNAP benefits for 40 million Americans will cease on November 1, 2025, as the shutdown nears its longest duration.
Louisiana and Virginia are implementing emergency funding to bridge the gap.
Federal workers, including air traffic controllers and TSA agents, missed their first full paychecks, raising safety concerns.
The Senate rejected a Republican spending plan for the 13th time, while Democrats demanded extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits.

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