Air traffic controllers miss 1st paycheck in shutdown
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A surge in callouts among air traffic controllers "is straining staffing levels" at multiple airports across the U.S. -- including in the New York City area where 80% of controllers are absent, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday evening.
You have a bunch of useless politicians wringing their hands and it all seems a bit complicated. And they’re surrounded by useless civil servants, none of whom want to do anything or get off their fat arses and reform this scandal.
Air traffic controller staffing shortages worsened over the weekend as the nation’s government shutdown hit its fourth week, leading to delays and anxiety, and experts say it won’t get better until air traffic controllers get paid.