Government shutdown nears end as impacts set in
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For more than a month, 42 days to be exact, more than a million federal workers have gone without pay as the government remains shut down. Now, it appears the government could reopen in a matter of days.
Breakdown
- The government shutdown has lasted 42 days, affecting over a million federal workers who have not received pay. 22s
- The Senate passed a short-term funding bill to guarantee back pay for federal workers; the House is expected to vote soon. 34s
- Flight delays and cancellations are widespread, with over 2,300 delays and 1,200 cancellations reported nationwide as of the latest update. 1m 16s
- The shutdown led to the cancellation of the annual Veterans Day flag placement at Tahoma National Cemetery due to funding lapses. 2m 27s
- Experts and industry groups warn that travel disruptions will continue even after the government reopens, especially ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. 51s