Representative Sarah Elfreth thanked American government workers, including TSA agents, for their dedication to working despite the government shutdown and the threats to their backpay. She also stated that she is proud that Maryland representatives and policy makers are pushing for the shutdown to end swiftly, saying that she was going straight to D.C. after the event at the Baltimore Washington International Airport was over. (Surya Vaidy/Staff)
Maryland Democrats are continuing to push Republicans to negotiate on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits to pass a spending bill to reopen the government.