Oregon SNAP benefits returning to normal
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There has been insufficient funding to pay the entirety of November SNAP benefits, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This is due to the ongoing federal shutdown, which became the longest in U.S. history on Nov. 5.
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Oregon restores full SNAP benefits for November after judge orders Trump admin to fully fund program
The Trump administration on Friday asked a federal appeals court to block the order requiring to pay SNAP benefits in November.
Gov. Tina Kotek said the latest federal demands have "no impact" on November food stamp benefits already allocated to Oregonians.
People in some U.S. states have started receiving their November SNAP benefits after delays caused by a legal battle over the government shutdown
The Oregon Department of Human Services announced that people who receive SNAP food assistance would receive 100% of their November benefits on Friday.
Oregon Department of Human Services worked overnight to issue the funds by Nov. 7 after a Nov. 6 order that the Trump administration release them.