Government Shutdown Affects UI Students
The current federal government shutdown has significant implications for some University of Iowa students, particularly those relying on government assistance programs.
The shutdown resulted from a budget impasse between Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Senate, with lawmakers divided over government spending levels on programs like healthcare and foreign aid.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
The shutdown is impacting her ability to cover basic living costs.
Students like Elsa Juarez, a single mother of two, are affected by the shutdown, relying on these programs to cover essential expenses.
Author's summary: Shutdown affects UI students' finances.