LOGAN – If you think that the federal government is reopening because congressional lawmakers have finally seen the sweet light of reason, U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) has a bridge in Brooklyn he’d like to sell to you.

In his latest report to 1 st District voters, Moore provided a peak behind the veil of political theatrics involved in the moves that began in the Senate on Nov. 10 and will likely end the longest government in U.S. history later this week.

“This recent (Senate) measure to fund the government reached a 60-40 split,” he explained. “I want to dispel the notion that this is in any way a coincidence. In fact, any time a bill passes by the exact number (of votes) it needs to pass, it is entirely a manipulation .”

The 40-plus day federal shutdown began on Oct. 1, after th

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