![The House of Representatives has passed by a slim vote a measure on raising the country’s debt ceiling. The bill would affect Medicaid and food stamps.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/7KJD6RL64HCUM5LHSJCRUFLNZA.jpg?auth=8d595c010ec53e8aaacc2b8d497193285a9dab13541f210801dc0b5e061c136e&width=360&height=203&focal=1945%2C1626)
![The House of Representatives has passed by a slim vote a measure on raising the country’s debt ceiling. The bill would affect Medicaid and food stamps.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/7KJD6RL64HCUM5LHSJCRUFLNZA.jpg?auth=8d595c010ec53e8aaacc2b8d497193285a9dab13541f210801dc0b5e061c136e&width=360&height=203&focal=1945%2C1626)
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CHILD TAX CREDIT
Can a Government Shutdown affect child tax credits payments?
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CHILD TAX CREDIT
Can a Government Shutdown affect Child Tax Credit payments?
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