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SNAP benefits in St. Mary's County at risk as federal shutdown continues
Summary
A St. Mary's County commissioner warned that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for about 6,830 adults and 4,555 children could be cut off Nov. 1 if the federal government shutdown persists; the commissioner said the county may need to declare a state of emergency and consider emergency funding while the school system will continue
A St. Mary's County commissioner warned that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for about 6,830 adults and 4,555 children could be cut off Nov. 1 if the federal government shutdown continues, putting a significant share of local residents at risk.
"It's terrible that it's still ongoing," the commissioner said, adding that "the county and the health department and…
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