The Government Shutdown Ends, But The Fed Is Still Flying Blind Into December

The shutdown's economic impact includes delayed federal spending, reduced worker income, and a projected $11 billion ...
CNN

Trump administration won’t use contingency fund to pay November food stamp benefits

The US Department of Agriculture says it will not tap into its $6 billion contingency fund to cover food stamp benefits next month if the shutdown continues, according to an agency memo obtained by ...
KWCH

Trump administration won’t use contingency fund to pay November food stamp benefits

WASHINGTON (CNN) - As the government shutdown continues, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will not tap into its contingency fund to cover food stamp benefits next month. A memo obtained by ...
Roll Call

USDA says it can’t use contingency fund for food stamps

The Agriculture Department said Friday it can’t use a special reserve fund to pay food stamp benefits during the partial government shutdown because the money is meant to be used when appropriations ...