Shutdown impact on air traffic controllers 'unacceptable'

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Air traffic controllers say they want their minds on the sky, not missing paychecks, as federal shutdown rolls on
On Tuesday, on what would normally be payday for them, air traffic controllers will be visible in the passenger terminals at Boston Logan International Airport handing out leaflets and making their ca...

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Air traffic controllers are about to miss their first paycheck. Some are now forced to get a side gig.
Air traffic controllers have become reluctant bargaining chips in the government shutdown. They just want to get paid.
Flight Warnings as Pay Deal Fails to Win Approval. Trump, Canada Trade Fears.
The government shutdown entered day 24 Friday as fears mounted that the impacts of the funding lapse may soon start to bite.

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US Warns Flight Disruptions May Increase as Shutdown Continues
Transportation Secretary Duffy ‘can’t guarantee’ on-time flights during shutdown
Trump’s Transportation Secretary ‘can’t guarantee’ flights won’t be delayed or canceled as FAA struggles with staffing amid shutdown
Nearly 5,000 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were delayed Thursday, while more than 700 were canceled, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware.

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Duffy warns of travel disruptions as air traffic controllers face missed paycheck
Duffy doesn't want air traffic controllers working side gigs
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