The ongoing government shutdown is set to affect millions of Americans as SNAP benefits expire and health care premiums rise, with no resolution in sight.

The ongoing government shutdown is set to affect millions of Americans as SNAP benefits expire and health care premiums rise, with no resolution in sight. 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

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