NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Thousands of federal employees deemed essential continue working without pay as the government shutdown approaches one month.
At Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on Monday morning, hundreds of travelers inched through security lines as TSA officers and air traffic controllers reported to work despite uncertainty about their next paycheck.
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Wait times fluctuated throughout the day, with mixed experiences reported by travelers.
“We were wondering if there would be a delay, but we’ve checked on our flight and everything is good,” said Lorie Bridges, visiting from San Antonio, Texas…