#government shutdown

#government shutdown

A number of Democratic representatives on Sunday vented they do not support their Senate colleagues caving on a deal to end the government shutdown if it excludes an extension to Affordable Care Act subsidies. Their irritation comes after Axios reported a deal was within reach to end the 40-day long government shutdown earlier in the day. The report citing sources from both parties said that Senate Democrats are prepared to advance a package of bills to bring an end to the standoff.

I'm trying to get more air traffic controllers into the into the towers and be certified. But I'm about 1,000 to 2,000 controllers short, Duffy said. And so, I paid experience controllers to stay on the job and not retire. I used to have about four controllers retire a day before the shutdown. I'm now up to 15 to 20 a day are retiring.

U.S. airlines again canceled more than 1,000 flights on Saturday, the second day of the Federal Aviation Administration's mandate to reduce air traffic because of the government shutdown. So far, the slowdown at many of the nation's busiest airports hasn't caused widespread disruptions. But it has deepened the impact felt by the nation's longest federal shutdown. We all travel. We all have somewhere to be, said Emmy Holguin, 36, who was flying from Miami Saturday to see family in the Dominican Republic. I'm hoping that the government can take care of this.

The good news is, if the airports are shut on Thanksgiving, you won't have to see your family,

With the combination of the longest government shutdown, the mass firings of government workers and a fresh cut in federal food aid, the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington is bracing for the swell of people who will need its help before the holiday season. The food bank, which serves 400 pantries and aid organizations in the District of Columbia, northern Virginia and two Maryland counties, is providing 8 million more meals than it had prepared to this budget year a nearly 20% increase.

Thanksgiving weekend is typically one of the busiest times to travel, and thanks to multiple factors, this year could devolve into chaos. Travel companies and federal officials have already warned that if the government shutdown continues, travelers could face a continuation of reduced flights, as well as the always possible risk of disruptive weather. For those who are still planning to travel, travel professionals advise taking certain steps to maximize your chances of a smooth experience.

implemented additional monitoring and new security controls to further protect the agency's systems