The ongoing shutdown means that air traffic controllers at Denver International Airport have been working without pay , with many taking second jobs to try to make ends meet. Now, Colorado lawmakers are pushing for the Federal Aviation Administration to approve the airport's emergency waiver that would allow its air traffic controllers to be paid during the shutdown.

The shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history , and it's taking a toll on the aviation industry. Recently, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the FAA would reduce 10% of flights for 40 airports, including Denver.

In response, a Colorado congressional delegation submitted a proposal on Wednesday to use airport funds to pay air traffic controllers during the shutdown in order to protect public safety.

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