HELENA — The federal government shutdown has now lasted 27 days. During that time, the U.S. House hasn’t been in full session, as majority Republicans argue they’ve done their work by passing a short-term funding extension and that it’s up to the Senate to take action.

Without work happening in Washington, D.C., that’s left members like Montana’s Rep. Troy Downing to make the case for resolving the funding impasse from their home districts.

(Watch the video to hear more on Downing's expectation for when the shutdown could be resolved.) U.S. Rep. Troy Downing tours Helena airport as federal shutdowns continues

“We're all hoping and praying that we can get past this quickly because it's not good for America, it's not good for our federal workers,” Downing told MTN Monday.

On Monday mo

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