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How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

  • Written by Brian Strzempkowski, Assistant Director, Center for Aviation Studies, The Ohio State University
imageThe government shutdown has exacerbated the air traffic controller shortage, leading to delays at airports across the country, including in Burbank, Calif.Mario Tama/Getty Images

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