Bonamici to TSA agents: Gov't shutdown 'has to end

As the partial government shutdown enters its 3rd week, problems are arising at airports across the country.

Hundreds of TSA agents have decided that if they're not getting paid, they're going to call in sick -- which in turn has caused long lines at checkpoints. The most impacted airports so far are New York, Seattle and Dallas-Fort Worth.

PDX isn't experiencing the TSA sick calls, but the local TSA union president fears the agents may have to find other employment if the shutdown continues.

In response to the growing issue, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici and Congressman Kurt Schrader met with TSA employees at PDX Tuesday morning.