Congress holds the power of the purse and could pass appropriations or statutory changes to alter contingency rules or fund SNAP differently. Agencies implement but Congress provides appropriations.
Why did USDA reserve roughly $600 million instead of using it for benefits?
True or False: The USDA said the contingency fund alone covered the full cost of November SNAP benefits.
Complete the analysis of how government shutdowns affect food assistance programs and court interventions.
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