More than 900,000 Washington residents could lose their benefits Nov. 1 if Congress fails to act by Friday.
SEATTLE — Washington’s senators weighed in Wednesday as lawmakers remain deadlocked over how to keep SNAP and WIC funded, with just two days remaining before millions of Americans lose access to critical food assistance programs.
More than 900,000 Washington residents could lose their benefits Nov. 1 if Congress fails to act by Friday.
“Hungry children, middle class families who’ve just lost someone’s job, veterans, senior citizens who struggle to pay for their food — all of these people will lose their SNAP benefits,” said Senate Minority
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