The U.S. government shutdown is set to become the longest ever this week and now millions of Americans could lose their food aid benefits and health care subsidies. 42 million Americans currently receive federal food aid, which makes up 12.5 per cent of the country’s entire population. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Monday Nov. 3, 2025.
												
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																						Health Matters: 42M Americans unsure about food-aid benefits amid shutdown
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