Hakeem Jeffries and House Dems discuss SNAP benefits

We have now learned that more than 20 states are suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. The shutdown began Oct. 1 after lawmakers failed to reach a funding agreement. House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, met to discuss potential suspensions for SNAP benefits.

Tens of millions of Americans – most being families with children – may be forced to choose between buying food and paying other bills when the federal funding for SNAP benefits runs dry come November due to the government shutdown.

Several food delivery services are offering assistance in the coming weeks to help those families get groc

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