How furloughed federal workers can get help paying bills amid government shutdown

Generally, all employees furloughed during a government shutdown are paid at the conclusion of the shutdown. In a letter last ...

As they miss paychecks, furloughed federal workers are taking out bank loans to help pay the bills

Federal workers are turning to low-cost loans to help tide them over financially as the U.S. government shutdown drags on.

SNAP Benefits Government Shutdown: Full list of what states are doing to help families

With federal SNAP benefits set to run out this weekend amid the government shutdown, states are stepping in to help ...

Help! I'm a federal worker and the government just shut down. What now?

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers may find themselves suddenly furloughed and without a paycheck. Here's what they should know to get by.
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Arvest Bank offers loans, assistance during federal shutdown

Through its Arvest Assist program, originally launched during the 2018-2019 shutdown, the bank is offering accommodations for ...
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Maine's emergency fuel assistance program suspended as government shutdown drags on

The state usually receives LIHEAP funding through the federal government around this time of year. But because the government ...
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Government shutdown could impact heating assistance for Minnesotans as cold weather nears

The federal government shutdown could impact Minnesota heating assistance this winter. The state of Minnesota has not yet ...

One senator's plan to keep SNAP funded during shutdown

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) wants Congress to pass a bill to continue funding federal food assistance during the government ...