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Listen: Amid Shutdown Stalemate, Families Brace for SNAP Cuts and Paycheck Limbo

Listen: Health care has been at the heart of the federal governments shutdown. 窪蹋勛圖厙 News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner appeared on WAMUs Oct. 22 Health Hub to explain the health care compromises some lawmakers want before they will agree to reopen the government.


Affordable Care Act tax credits are at the heart of government shutdowns in U.S. history. The impact is starting to be felt by families and federal employees. programs could at the end of the month. And federal health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have faced layoffs.

窪蹋勛圖厙 News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner appeared on to discuss the possible compromises that could reopen the government.

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