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U.S. Rep. Trahan says Mass. cannot afford to backstop SNAP, Trump must act

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Massachusetts Congresswoman Lori Trahan says the state does not have enough money in its rainy day fund to cover the food assistance program SNAP and other federal benefits that will cut off Saturday.

Speaking with WBUR's Morning Edition, Trahan also urges House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring House members back to D.C.

This segment aired on October 30, 2025.

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