Government Shutdown Ends: SNAP Funding, Healthcare Subsidies in Deal

Lawmakers in Washington strive to end the longest government shutdown, with the House expected to approve a funding bill today. The bill includes SNAP funding, ending payments held up due to the shutdown, and a provision to reverse layoffs. However, Democrats express dissatisfaction as the deal doesnt address healthcare subsidies. A vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits is planned, but its passage remains uncertain. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.