WASHINGTON D.C. — Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are sharing their reactions after the Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end.

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In a press release Senator Crapo, who is also Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, wrote, "I voted again today to reopen and fund the federal government. The unserious political games by Senate Democrats placed an undue burden on our servicemembers, small businesses, federal employees and communities that rely on federal resources--all of which could have been avoided. The three appropriations bills we also advanced support our veterans, invest in rural communities, protect our national security an

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