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Families, federal services and benefits could take weeks to stabilize after the shutdown.

Air travelers could face more frustration as U.S. airports need to meet a higher FAA target for reducing flights

Air traffic controllers are missing another paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown, raising concerns about financial stress affecting their work

The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay

Public finance expert Linda Bilmes says the “arbitrariness” of who gets paid and who doesn’t during shutdowns exposes the “dysfunction” of the budget approval process.

Deemed essential workers, controllers are required to work during the shutdown, but will receive a $0 paycheck starting next week.

The U.S. government shutdown’s strain on the aviation system is starting to show

The administration said it plans to lay off 20 to 30 employees at the EPA and 187 at the Energy Department, according to a court filing.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he understands the frustrations and worries of air traffic controllers who have to work without a paycheck during the government shutdown, but he and the union that represents controllers are also now emphasizing that calling out sick in protest could cost them their jobs