During a shutdown, the federal government ceases operations that are deemed non-essential.
Win Mcnamee | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesIt's poised to occur this year as hard-right conservatives in the Republican-controlled House are using a possible shutdown as leverage to force deep cuts in federal spending.
watch nowMillions may also lose certain federal benefits, with that threat increasing with the length of a shutdown, experts said.
Food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, or SNAP, program is "on better footing" than WICs, which would likely be affected within days of shutdown, Sprick said.
Section 8 housing vouchers, which are for families with low incomes, seniors and people with disabilities, would also be at risk, Sprick said.
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