Maryland Democrats Are Holding Our Country Hostage. Their Shutdown Is Undercutting Marylanders’ Safety, Economy, and Travel.

WASHINGTON, D.C .- Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., issued the following statement in response to the actions of Maryland's Democratic delegation for refusing to reopen the federal government - a stand that now threatens the critical transportation, economic, and travel plans of Marylanders.

It was reported this morning that the Federal Aviation Administration plans to cancel 10% of flights at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and 39 other major airports due to air traffic controller fatigue as the federal government shutdown continues.

Statement from Congressman Harris:

"I voted to keep the government open so that our federal workers are paid, our transportation systems remain operational, and our families are not left paying the price for political posturing," said Congressman Harris. "Instead, Maryland Democrats, including Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, are refusing to reopen that government at the expense of Maryland families. Five weeks ago, the House passed a clean bill to keep the government open, pay all federal workers, and ensure programs like SNAP continue without interruption. It's time for Maryland's senators to do their jobs, stop their grandstanding, and vote to reopen the government."