Clayton Cook's discount store had to pay for programming which determines if a food can be purchased with SNAP benefits. He said this year, he's relieved SNAP restrictions didn't go further.

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Members of Congress have repeatedly introduced bills to ensure the federal employees who control air traffic and conduct airport security screenings get paid during government shutdowns. The Keep Amer ...