FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- "It's been up and down. It's been exhausting. It's been a lot of things," Jerry O'Gorman said.

The government shutdown is now in its 43rd day, marking the longest in history and impacting hundreds of thousands of people, including federal workers and families who depend on food assistance programs like SNAP.

The loss of income and support services are consequences of the shutdown that are weighing heavily on Central Valley Congressmen.

"Real people getting hurt like a mom and her kid not being able to access food assistance," said Congressman Adam Gray.

"I am optimistic now that we have gone through this 40-plus day shutdown and have seen the consequences that no one will ever want to do this again, and we can come together and govern," said Congressman Vince

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