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SNAP benefits, air travel are third rail in shutdown politics: Vittert | On Balance
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4:54Now PlayingLeland Vittert says time is running out and if the government doesn’t act soon, 41 million Americans could lose their food stamps right before Thanksgiving. He predicts Democrats will blame Republicans for families going hungry, while TV crews flood grocery stores and airports to cover the fallout. Vittert warns that as travel chaos mounts, Republicans will face a tough choice: cave to Democrats’ demands or go “nuclear” by breaking Senate rules to pass a funding bill with a simple majority, a move that could change Congress for good.
"On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects. Weekdays at 9p/8C. #OnBalance
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