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Mike Johnson and Trump confirm contingency funds cannot be used for SNAP

As the U.S. government shutdown entered its 34th day, House Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump confirmed that contingency funds cannot legally be used to restore SNAP benefits, leaving ...
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Federal Courts Step In to Save SNAP—But Will It Be Enough to Feed Millions?

Recent court decisions have forced the Trump administration to re-evaluate its stance on suspending SNAP payments, ruling that the government must tap into contingency reserves to continue the program ...
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Trump administration won’t use contingency fund to pay November food stamp benefits

(CNN) — 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 ...
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USDA won’t shuffle funds to extend SNAP during shutdown, in about-face from earlier plan

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a memo Friday the agency’s contingency fund cannot legally be used to provide food assistance benefits for more than 42 million people in ...
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South Africa to evaluate contingency reserves annually, draw when it can

CAPE TOWN, Feb 22 (Reuters) - South Africa will evaluate the Gold and Foreign Exchange Contingency Reserve Account (GFECRA) held at the central bank annually and withdraw from it when funds are ...
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When November SNAP Benefits Could Be Paid Under Judge’s Latest Order

A federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to release emergency funds to companies that process Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ...