COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — As the government shutdown continues and SNAP benefits come to an end on Saturday, SC Democratic lawmakers are calling for further action by Governor Henry McMaster and Republican representatives.

Democratic Senator Russell Ott says while he appreciates the governor’s opening of the “One SC Fund” on Tuesday, (a charitable giving campaign that depends on donations from citizens and businesses to help statewide food banks) the fund is not a solution.

“That’s almost like a Band-Aid on a bullet hole. It might buy us a couple of days, but if this goes into effect and lasts who knows how long, that’s not going to get us out of this problem,” says Ott.

Democratic leaders agree it’s outside the governor’s authority to call legislators back into session, and want lawmakers

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