Federal employees are not getting paid. As of Saturday, SNAP benefits are on pause so families in need have trouble putting food on the table moving forward.

Republicans and Democrats in Washington continue to hold their ground when it comes to ending the shutdown.

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Congressman Jim Himes gives a little perspective on when this logjam could possibly break.

Mike Hydeck : Congressman, is there a way to get SNAP benefits, at least, restored while the shutdown continues? Republican Representative Josh Hawley from Missouri is sponsoring a bipartisan bill. Is that a possibility in your view?

Jim Himes : Yeah, I doubt it, and I'm sorry to say that, because obviously a lot of people are going to be put in very difficult s

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