It's not clear when millions of families will get November SNAP benefits, even after judges ruled the government needs to make partial payments.

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U.S. science always suffers during government shutdowns. Funding lapses send government scientists home without pay. Federal agencies suspend new grant opportunities, place expert review panels on hold, and stop collecting and analyzing critical public datasets that tell us about the economy, the environment and public health.