Congress Poised to End Government Shutdown After 43 Days

Approaching End of Government Shutdown

• 📌 After 43 days, the government shutdown may be nearing its end as the House prepares to vote on a spending bill.
• 🏛️ Top Republicans express confidence that the bill will pass the House tonight, following its approval in the Senate.

Legislative Process and Stalled Amendments

• 🗳️ The spending bill advanced through the House Rules Committee on a party-line vote early Wednesday morning.
• ❌ Republicans on the committee rejected Democratic amendments, including one to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act health subsidies.
• 💬 Democrats expressed frustration that Republicans did not negotiate these issues with them.

Travel Disruptions and Air Traffic Control

• ✈️ Despite the impending end of the shutdown, air travelers are still facing significant delays and cancellations.
• 🚦 Transportation Secretary Shawn Duffy stated it's too early to lift travel restrictions, as they depend on air traffic controllers returning to work.
• 💰 Air traffic controllers are expected to receive back pay within 24 to 48 hours after the government reopens.

Airport Status and Ongoing Issues

• 📉 Newark Airport reported 44 delays and 41 cancellations, JFK had 42 delays and 35 cancellations, and LaGuardia saw 34 delays and 43 cancellations.
• 💻 Updates on the government shutdown and flight disruptions are available on cbsnewyork.com and the CBS News app.