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unanimously to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns: “This is a matter of fairness … While I hope we do not see another shutdown anytime soon, this has been a longstanding policy
Senate. “For more than a month, the DHS shutdown has caused chaos at airports as TSA agents have … every bill to fund DHS since before the shutdown began, and I remain open to any serious proposal
November meeting was cancelled amidst the government shutdown. And HHS just recently confirmed that the March 2026 meeting
John Thune (R-SD). “I hate shutdowns, but I cannot in good faith vote for a bill that
Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “Margaret, I hate shutdowns, and I'm one of the people that helped … last the end of the last shutdown – but I can't vote for a bill that includes
fund the government and avoid another harmful government shutdown at the end of the month. A spending “minibus
been delayed following the recent federal government shutdown. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Collins helped
fiscal year in October. However, the recent government shutdown delayed disbursement of these critical funds that help roughly
provide SNAP benefits during the Republican government shutdown, disrupting food aid for millions of Americans. To fill
bill to end the longest running government shutdown in our nation’s history,”said Senator King. “TheAnti-Cash
energy bills. WASHINGTON, DC –With the federal government shutdown now over and utility rates continuing to rise
included in the legislation shecoauthoredto end the government shutdown. “From supporting Maine’s first responders, law enforcement
Senate Appropriations Committee, to end the government shutdown and provide three full-year Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations … finally put an end to the longest government shutdown in our nation’s history, which has caused completely
Mainers who rely on them. Now, with the shutdown ended, Golden called on Congress to take immediate action … credits for one year and now, with the shutdown now over, I urge members of both parties
take drastic measures—including a historically long government shutdown and the first-ever illegal attempt to deny SNAP … Senators. While it’s critical to end the shutdown and fund the government, this
September 30th, 2026. Since the beginning of the shutdown, Senator Collins has been urging for the three appropriations … this unnecessary and harmful government shutdown, as well as provide full-year funding to important programs like SNAP
Veterans Affairs. Since the beginning of the shutdown, Senator Collins has been urging for the three appropriations bills … this unnecessary government shutdown.” MilCon-VA Bill Highlights: Local Projects:$9 million for Congressionally Directed Spending projects that
vote. The vote comes as the shutdown became the longest federal government shutdown in American history … Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, the shutdown caused incredible harm to Maine families and people across
most unfortunate and shameful consequences of this shutdown has been that these vital nutrition programs were in jeopardy
over the weekend due to the ongoing government shutdown, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), alongside … critical benefits. “Americans going hungry during a government shutdown is not inevitable — it’s a choice,”said Senator
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)during the government shutdown. TheKeep SNAP and WIC Funded Actdirects the USDA … reimburse states for covering SNAP benefits during a shutdown. “Maine families, children, veterans and seniors shouldn’t have
food assistance to hungry Americans as the Republican shutdown approaches its second month. SNAP benefits were made available … that SNAP operations continue through November. “USDA’s shutdown plan acknowledges that ‘Congressional intent is evident that SNAP
benefit payments continue uninterrupted despite the ongoing government shutdown. This legislation comes as several states report pending shortfalls … SNAP program due to the shutdown. “No American should face hunger because of partisan brinkmanship in Washington. SNAP
SNAP) benefit payments continue during the ongoing government shutdown. SNAP provides a vital safety net for low-income … receive SNAP benefits. “The needless and reckless government shutdown directed by Senator Schumer is putting federal nutrition assistance
program. As it stands, if the current government shutdown extends into November, nutrition assistance would not be issued … account to maintain WIC benefits during the shutdown,”wrote the senators. The senators continued,“In the event that