FAA, government shutdown and flights
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Senate, shutdown and U.S. government
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the Government Shutdown Is Now the Longest Ever
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Nearly every federal worker is going without pay, and no clear timeline for when that next paycheck will arrive.
For 35 days, most federal workers have gone without pay as money dries up across critical agencies. Even if the shutdown ends, it's unlikely funding would return in time for Hoosiers to receive full SNAP benefits by Nov.
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Transportation Department may close parts of airspace if government shutdown continues, Duffy says
Secretary Sean Duffy issued the warning amid a growing number of flight delays at airports across the country.
The FAA said it was requiring the reduction of air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets starting Friday. American Airlines operates 75% of the flights at Philadelphia International Airport.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it will distribute partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to recipients this weekend, as directed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service.
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Most Americans back extending Obamacare tax credits amid government shutdown, KFF poll finds
Public support remains strong for extending the Obamacare tax credits, which have been central to the U.S. government shutdown due to disagreements over their inclusion in funding packages, according to a new poll from research firm KFF.
The Liberal Democrat MP for Brecon Radnor and Cwm Tawe, David Chadwick, led a debate in Westminster on Tuesday calling on the Welsh and UK governments to work together to resolve what he called an "injustice".
As Pennsylvania waits on federal funding for LIHEAP, Shapiro announced a commitment from utility companies that heat will not be shut off.