GOP Rep. Sam Graves on Government Shutdown's Impact on Aviation Safety and Economy

Aviation Safety Concerns Amidst Government Shutdown

• ✈️ Air traffic controllers are working without pay, creating immense stress and potentially leading them to seek second jobs, which could cause mass issues throughout the airspace.
• ⚠️ Delays are worsening, with overnight departures to Orlando delayed by nearly three hours and ground delays at Ronald Reagan National Airport, raising concerns about the safety and efficiency of national airspace.
• 🚨 Delta Airlines is urging Congress to pass a continuing resolution to reopen the government, emphasizing that air traffic controllers, TSA, and Customs Border Patrol officers deserve their paychecks.

Economic Ramifications of Shutdown

• 📉 The ongoing government shutdown is starting to eat into the economy, with potential for disaster as travel picks up heading into the holidays, especially the day after Thanksgiving.
• 💸 Congressman Graves argues that reopening the government by passing a clean continuing resolution is a simple solution, allowing for negotiations on other issues afterward.
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