SNAP, Payroll Deadlines Loom as Shutdown Enters 5th Week

As the government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, tensions are rising, particularly around the looming payroll and benefit deadlines. North Carolina Republican Representative Greg Murphy has described the Obamacare subsidies at the center of the shutdown as a 'ticking time bomb.' This situation highlights the urgent need for a funding agreement, as both parties seem to be at an impasse, which could have significant implications for workers and families relying on timely benefits.