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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says that the ongoing government shutdown has hit Air Traffic Controllers, who are working long hours without pay. Sharing a clip from his interview with Fox News on the social media platform X on Saturday,
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Duffy warns of serious wait times at airports as Trump admin searches for ways to pay ATC
Duffy said air traffic controllers, who are required to work during a government shutdown despite not getting paid, are among those who are searching for alternative ways to earn cash while the shutdown drags on.
There's been an increase in sick calls by air traffic controllers since the government shutdown began on Oct. 1, according to Department of Transportation secretary Sean Duffy. Air traffic controllers are required to work during the shutdown, but they don't get paid. They receive backpay after the shutdown ends.
The air traffic control tower at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was evacuated for a time Friday night after a fire alarm and a gas smell were detected, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration.
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Three people have died in a small plane crash in Bath Township, according to township officials. Police say the crash occurred at around 5:00 p.m. near the intersection of Clark Road and Peacock Road. Three passengers were confirmed to be aboard the plane. Police say all three have been confirmed deceased. […]