Opinion: 3 things that may help families during the shutdown

The partial government shutdown has hurt Americans in countless ways over the past 35 days. But as it stretches on, it stands to threaten the health and welfare of poor moms and children who could be left without food, housing, and childcare if the government doesn't act soon. Even if members of Congress and the President can't agree on a deal to end the shutdown today, there are three things they can -- and must -- do right now to protect these parents and their kids.

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