(Sam Cohen/The Diamondback)Some Maryland officials and politicians said the federal government shutdown will negatively affect the state and its residents. “The longer this unnecessary federal government shutdown goes on, the harder it is for us to keep services going,” he said. Moore emphasized his goal of keeping the state safe through programs that allow federal agencies to continue paid operations throughout Maryland. With more than 60 federal facilities, 260,000 federal workers and 200,000 contractors, Miller said Maryland could bear the consequences of the shutdown more than any other state in the country. “From day one of this administration, federal workers have been under attack — even as they continue to serve the American people with dedication and professionalism,” he said.