AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The House passed a bill Wednesday to end the nation’s longest government shutdown , and local officials have released statements.

President Donald Trump signed the government funding bill Wednesday night, after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lining up at food banks to get a meal for their families.

Congressman Rick Allen

“After six weeks of obstruction, I am pleased that a handful of Senate Democrats finally came to their senses and listened to millions of hardworking Americans. Yet, the Chuck Schumer-created political charade dragged on for far too long with the support of Georgia’s two Senators and nearly every House Democrat—causing untold pain and last

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