The federal government is back open after a record-breaking 43-day shutdown ‒ but the effects from the nation's longest-ever shutdown could linger.

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Even as benefits are restored, there are reports that faith in the social safety net has been undermined, so keep this list handy.

The government shutdown caused a panic among recipients, but the monthly budgeting issues go back 50 years and may get worse.