Rosa Acheson in the Register Star reports that with a government shutdown looming on Friday, local Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) has yet to see any plan to keep the federal government operating. “Congressman Faso does not support a government shutdown,” Faso Communications Director Courtney Weaver said April 25. “A shutdown would be prevented by passing appropriations. The congressman has not seen any language for potential appropriations yet.” Read the full story in the Register Star.