WASHINGTON — The federal government is reopening today after Congress approved a short-term funding extension to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
Representative Tim Walberg said the agreement allows Congress to return to the appropriations process.
Walberg, who supported the funding measure, described the shutdown as unnecessary and said the extension restores regular order.
Federal agencies are expected to resume full operations in the coming days, and employees furloughed during the shutdown will receive back pay under the bill.