AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) - The federal government is facing a funding deadline in less than four weeks, and Congress is struggling to reach an agreement to prevent a shutdown.

Congressman Jim McGovern, representing Massachusetts, has expressed his concerns about the potential shutdown, emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation to prevent it. McGovern stated, "I'm not going to vote on a bill that cuts SNAP by $200 billion or cuts Medicaid by a trillion dollars that takes away people's healthcare, that takes away money."

The urgency of the funding deadline is not directly linked to the signing of President Trump's bill.

The potential government shutdown could have widespread impacts, affecting various federal agencies and services. Lawmakers are under pressure to reach a consensus to p

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