The Trump administration implemented plans to cut 7,000 Social Security workers earlier this year. With Republicans still several seats short of passing their spending plan, federal workers are anxiously awaiting news on when their next full paychecks will arrive. At Portland Jetport, an official said federal Transportation Security Administration workers are taking the shutdown in stride — for now. While that has taken some pressure off workers, both Reiley and Lizotte expressed hope that Congress will resolve the shutdown soon. We’re looking for the federal government to start doing their job.”Maine’s congressional delegation has been divided on the shutdown.