WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today released the following statement after the Senate voted 81-18 to reopen the federal government after Senate Democrats forced a three-day shutdown:

“I am relieved that Senate Democrats have allowed us to reopen the government. Shutting down the government was a terrible idea – it always is – and it is the wrong way to govern. I’m also pleased that we have finally passed a six-year extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Thankfully, we can now focus on the work that lies ahead.”

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