But there's another very important group of federal employees that we want to highlight today because they also aren't getting paid. And the consequences are being felt around the country. Air traffic controllers, some people call the policemen of our skies. They have been showing up at work without pay. And news reports have suggested that these men and women are Seeking outside employment just to keep their families afloat. (05:07–05:14)
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Asserts that air traffic controllers are working without pay during the shutdown.
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