BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) - A government shutdown is looming and congress has less than 48 hours to pass a spending bill to avoid it. President Donald Trump will meet with top congressional leaders Monday, but he has said a shutdown is "likely."

Democratic lawmakers want to extend the affordable care act subsidies, while Republicans want to pass a short-term spending plan to fund the government until November with those negotiations to come later.

Those healthcare concerns prompted local workers and advocates to join forces today calling on congress to prevent a shutdown from happening.

Union members with 1199SEIU, healthcare workers and community activists are demanding congress take action before health insurance subsidies expire, including in the Affordable Care Act.

"These healthcare tax

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