ORLANDO, Fla. – The federal government shutdown is close to being one for the record books.

Now in its fourth week, the shutdown is the second longest in U.S. history at 28 days, with the longest occurring during President Donald Trump’s first term in office.

Federal workers remain furloughed, while those deemed essential are working without pay. SNAP benefits for food will not be distributed on Nov. 1.

[WATCH: Florida families face SNAP crunch as shutdown persists]

Republicans say Democrats are the ones keeping the government shut down, because they refuse to support a continuing resolution that would keep the government funded through Nov. 21.

Democrats blame the Republicans, saying they need to reverse cuts to health programs that will otherwise lead to higher premiums next y

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