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With social safety nets cut, Americans in rural areas look for ways to cope

By Emily Russell
Published November 6, 2025 at 3:45 AM CST

Millions of Americans rely on federal subsidies and programs to make ends meet. But the shutdown and other cuts have them looking elsewhere for help. Here's how residents in rural New York are coping.

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Emily Russell