690K Tennesseans could lose SNAP benefits starting November 1st if the federal government shutdown continues. Gov. Bill Lee is warning residents to prepare for a lapse in food assistance, blaming congressional Democrats for failing to end the shutdown — while state Democrats urge him to call a special session to fill the gap. While Washington, D.C. is broken and you may blame whoever you wish for the shutdown, we, as state leaders, have a duty to rise above partisan politics and serve those we represent,” said Rep. John Ray Clemmons. Meanwhile, Sen. Heidi Campbell fired back — saying House Republicans have stalled federal work for over a month, calling Lee’s remarks “political spin.” If the shutdown continues, nearly 1 in 10 Tennesseans will lose their SNAP benefits in November. SOURCE: fox13memphis/ tennessee_lookout #UnapologeticallyMemphis #TennesseeLookout #SNAP #MemphisNews #901News #GovBillLee #MemphisPolitics #CommunityFirst