Shutdown concludes after record-breaking 43 days

After 43 days, the US government shutdown has finally come to an end. Following the narrow win in the US House, President Trump signed the government funding bill late last Wednesday night.Effective immediately, furloughed federal workers will be able to begin work, with many receiving backpay. As for SNAP, while it is to be fully reinstated, at this time it's unknown how quickly SNAP re...

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