Can air traffic controllers keep calm and carry on — without pay?
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9 min
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2 min
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Economics & Policy
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What It Covers
Government shutdown forces air traffic controllers to work without pay, creating safety concerns and travel delays during critical holiday period.
Notable Moment
Controller Nicholas Matthews demonstrates his professional "air traffic control voice" by ordering a ham sandwich with the same authoritative tone.
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