Government programs

White House circulates plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges fix
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — White House extends a proposal that will expand subsidies to help consumers pay for coverage ...

A historic shutdown is nearly over. It leaves no winners and much frustration
WASHINGTON — Longest government shutdown the story could end as early as Wednesday, Day 43, and almost no one will ...

What to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP
Following the devastating U.S. government shutdown, federal SNAP food assistance is once again flowing to low-income families. But in the ...

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed the government funding bill Wednesday evening, ending record 43-day outage it has caused financial ...

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed the government funding bill Wednesday evening, ending record 43-day outage it has caused financial ...

States face uncertainty as Trump administration tries to reverse SNAP food payments
States administering the federal food assistance program serving about 42 million Americans faced uncertainty Monday over whether they can — ...

SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries
LOUISVILLE, KY. — People across the country lined up in long lines for free meals, food pantries and giveaways Saturday ...

Republicans grapple with voter frustration over rising health care premiums
WASHINGTON — The first call to the phone town with Maryland Representative Andy Harris, leader of the conservative House Freedom ...

California union proposes taxing billionaires to offset Medicaid cuts
SACRAMENTO, California. — SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A major union announced Thursday a proposal to impose a one-time 5% tax ...

Some furloughed workers will return to manage health insurance open enrollment as shutdown drags on
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will temporarily gather all its laid ...






