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Citing health care costs, NJ Democrats vote no on ending government shutdown

Republicans pass measure to open services, pay workers

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SNAP Benefits May Stop Nov. 1. Here’s Where to Find Help.

SNAP benefits could stop Nov. 1 amid the shutdown, threatening food access for 813,000 New Jersey residents.

Trump’s Targeting Of Federal Workers Takes Toll

Thousands of federal workers, including many in New Jersey, face layoffs and hardship as the government shutdown drags on.

Private Data Tells The Story Washington Won’t: Jobs Are Disappearing

With the shutdown halting jobs data, private reports show rising unemployment and lost wages as furloughed workers face life without pay.

Why Is The Government Shut Down? Partly A Fight Over Healthcare

Medicaid cuts and expiring ACA subsidies could leave many New Jersey families without vital health coverage.

Federal Government Shuts Down Again Under Trump
Once Again, Congress Skips Out As Shutdown Nears

Congress gridlock puts U.S. government at risk of shutdown, with funding fights over health care, security, and tax credits.