The sticking point in the long government shutdown is the issue of extending Obamacare subsidies, with Democrats warning not doing so will double insurance costs for those on the program. The shutdown also led to the withholding of SNAP or food stamp benefits for needy Americans, with the White House being ordered by a judge to at least offer 50%. In the past, SNAP was not used as a bargaining chip, but was always guaranteed continuation during shutdowns.