LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues, there is new hope today.

The Senate has come to a bi-partisan agreement on an amended continuation resolution which could start the process of re-opening the government.

"I'm thankful to welcome you to what appears to be the beginning of the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history," said House Speaker Mike Johnson.

There is optimism on Capitol Hill as there is bipartisan agreement to sign onto a continuing resolution to fund the government. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy spoke about this and the ongoing effects of this government shutdown on Louisiana citizens.

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He says it's time for the shutdown to end as the human toll con

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