With the government shutdown stretching into the weekend, signs of movement are finally emerging on Capitol Hill. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled a proposal to fund the government at current levels and extend health care subsidies for a year, a plan Republicans have yet to embrace. Meanwhile, millions are already feeling the strain, from delayed SNAP benefits to anxious travelers facing flight cuts. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul stepped in late Friday to ensure full SNAP payments for November, offering a brief reprieve amid growing national frustration. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has the details.
Democrats pitch new plan to reopen government as shutdown pain spreads
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