"The Massachusetts lawmakers pointed out the adverse effects of the shutdown even before the disruptions to SNAP. Small businesses that depend on government help are struggling, air traffic controllers and other essential employees are being furloughed, and low-income families are losing access to multiple programs they rely on. About 25,000 federal employees in Massachusetts are being impacted, according to the lawmakers."
""The ongoing stalemate at the federal level is untenable and is creating significant hardships and uncertainty for many Americans," they wrote. "We cannot allow this situation to continue indefinitely without a resolution because far too many people are being hurt by Congress' inaction. While both parties may disagree on certain policy priorities, maintaining the basic operations of government and protecting the people we serve should never be a partisan issue.""
A bipartisan group of 32 Massachusetts legislators sent a letter urging Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren to act to end the federal government shutdown. Lawmakers described the shutdown as creating significant hardships across the state. SNAP food benefits faced disruptions, with benefits set to end over the weekend before the Trump administration said Monday that SNAP would continue to be partially funded. Small businesses that rely on government support are struggling, essential employees are being furloughed, and low-income families are losing access to multiple programs. About 25,000 federal employees in Massachusetts are being impacted. Most of the Legislature's GOP minority, including Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, and Democrats such as state Sen. Liz Mira signed the letter.
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