With shutdown threatening food assistance, Feeding South Dakota gets a donation of 35,000 pounds of pork

Feeding South Dakota received an Oct. 17 donation from the South Dakota Farmers Union – 35,000 pounds of pork.

Here’s Who Will Be Affected by Disruptions to Federal Food Aid

More SNAP recipients live in Democratic districts. But the program touches every corner of the country. By Emily Badger and Amy Fan The federal food assistance program now at the center of a legal ...

SNAP Map: These US States Are Most At Risk If Trump Defies Judge’s Food Stamp Funding Order

A New York Times analysis shows where a lapse in SNAP benefits would hit hardest if the Trump administration delays November food stamp payments despite court orders. The SNAP Map highlights counties ...
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CDC: Living In This U.S. Region Spikes Your Risk of High Blood Pressure and Diabetes

Location may play a bigger role in your health than you think—especially in this region. But experts say there are ways to ...

These Grit-Soaked American Towns Are Wild West Escapes

For a taste of the iconic Wild West, head to any of these American destinations, where you'll find cowboy history and ...
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This Peaceful Mountain Town In South Dakota Is Perfect For Slowing Down And Starting Over

That’s when Custer, South Dakota starts to sound like paradise. Nestled in the heart of the Black Hills, this charming mountain town offers the perfect antidote to modern chaos – a place where the air ...
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What's the filibuster and why does Trump want to get rid of it during the shutdown?

Majority Republicans have strongly resisted calls to eliminate the legislative filibuster, since it would dilute their power if and when they are in the minority again.