As the government shutdown drags on, the impact isn't measured in policy but in the millions impacted.
Friday marks Day 24 with no deal, making it the second-longest-running shutdown in history. The Senate adjourned on Thursday and won't return until Monday afternoon, meaning the impasse will likely stretch into next week.
"My back is against the wall. What do I do?" said Terri McClary.
She has diabetes and is on a fixed income. McClary depends on the $298 she receives every month for food, along with other assistance programs .
Due to the shutdown, Pennsylvania Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients will not receive the benefits slated to be paid in November. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services said as of Oct. 16, SNAP benefits will not be paid until the

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