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Air traffic controllers helped end the last government shutdown, and may again

The U.S. government has shut down after Congress failed to pass short-term funding.

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What Air Travelers Can Expect If The Shutdown Drags On

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During government shutdown, air traffic controllers, TSA agents at Philadelphia International work without pay

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Should Travelers Worry About Flight Delays With The Government Shutdown?

That's because many of the people who keep air travel running — from TSA screeners to air traffic controllers — are considered essential workers.

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Harry Reid Airport running normally despite government shutdown

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Travelers at Springfield-Branson Airport react to government shutdown’s impact on TSA

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Air Traffic Controllers to Work Without Pay in DOT Shutdown Plan

The US Transportation Department plans to insulate air traffic control services and training for new employees from a government shutdown, keeping vital aviation functions running even as the impasse over spending threatens to paralyze many other federal operations.

Colorado Politics

Air traffic controllers report to work, as Denver airports brace for impact should federal shutdown linger

Government shutdown affects FAA and air traffic controllers. Essential employees work unpaid, as lawmakers urged to restore funding.

Thousands of Overworked Air Traffic Controllers Are Now Doing Their Job With No Paycheck in Sight

Thousands at the FAA are getting furloughed, but none will be air traffic controllers. Field training and hiring for more controllers won’t be interrupted as well, according to the latest Department of Transportation shutdown contingency plan. But air traffic controllers will still be facing difficulties.

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Government shutdown adding more stress for Fresno-Yosemite International air traffic controllers

Already facing a shortage, Fresno-Yosemite International Airport air traffic controllers are feeling more stress due to the government shutdown.

Nashville airport's FAA air traffic control tower faces alarming shortages, safety risks

The air traffic controller who caught the potential disaster is one of 30 certified professionals employed at Nashville airport's tower. Amid a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers, that number has not kept pace with the airport's surging passenger traffic.

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Government shutdown creates havoc at Austin airport as ACL kicks off

This article originally published at Government shutdown creates havoc at Austin airport as ACL kicks off.