WASHINGTON — As the federal government shutdown entered its 37 day, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., expressed frustration over the ongoing stalemate and the growing impact on West Virginians, particularly those relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

“Our food banks are extremely busy filling a gap that should never have existed, and that is the lack of SNAP funding for our families,” Capito said during a Thursday press call. “18% of West Virginians — about 250,000 people — rely on this.”

Capito said she has voted multiple times to reopen the government and emphasized that she does not support shutdowns under any administration.

"I am not going to vote to ever shut down the government,” she said. “This is very painful.”

Capito addressed President Donal

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