WASHINGTON —

Millions of Americans are set to feel the impacts of the government shutdown as federal food aid runs out Saturday and health care premiums are expected to rise significantly for those signing up this weekend .

Quiet bipartisan talks are underway, but the shutdown is not expected to end before SNAP benefits expire , affecting more than 40 million people , and health care premiums are predicted to more than double on average.

Senators left for the weekend Thursday , and the House has not been in session for six weeks .

Democrats have repeatedly voted against reopening the government , demanding Republicans negotiate with them to extend expiring health care subsidies.

Despite a bipartisan push , there was no movement this week on bills to continue funding

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