DENVER, Colo. — On day 38 of the government shutdown, resources are even more strained for federal employees, who are now on their second zero-dollar paycheck.

"They're not calling in sick; they're calling and saying, 'I don't have childcare today. What do you want me to do?'" said National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Nick Daniels.

Still, air traffic controllers and TSA agents are showing up day in and day out at the Denver International Airport.

“They’ve been doing so without pay, and we know that the longer the shutdown continues, the harder it will be to afford everyday expenses, including gas to get into the airport and food and other items,” said Courtney Law, director of communications at Denver International Airport.

It’s why DIA created a food and essentials p

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