Two federal judges ruled on Friday, Oct. 31, that the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program must be funded, at least partially, in November. The rulings came one day before program benefits were expected to cease because of the federal government shutdown. The judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island said the government[Read More…]
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Local businesses offer help to furloughed federal workers
A number of local businesses are rallying to the support of federal workers who are furloughed because of the current government shutdown. Last week, Flossmoor Station announced a free lunch and discounted craft beer special for federal employees affected by the government shutdown. In an email to the Chronicle, Emily Klehm, director[Read More…]
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