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Visitors hoping to learn about the history of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on the USDA website are also getting a dose of politics.

On a banner at the top of the page there’s a note saying that SNAP benefits would not be issued Nov. 1. It blames Democrats in the U.S. Senate for the ongoing government shutdown.

The note goes on to say “We are approaching an inflection point for Senate Democrats. They can continue to hold out for healthcare for illegal aliens and gender mutilation procedures or reopen the government so mothers, babies, and the most vulnerable among us can receive critical nutrition assistance.”

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