Stakes Rise as Shutdown Drama Nears Funding Cliffs

A deadline to fund the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, could be powerful in bringing parties to the table.

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WASHINGTON—Thousands of flights could be delayed. Tens of millions of Americans are set to lose food stamps. And a possible spike in health care premiums is on the horizon.

Almost 30 days into the government shutdown, serious consequences are looming into view, potentially motivating lawmakers to end the shutdown.