But most importantly, maybe they should have listened to the thousands of hospitality workers, small businesses who make Las Vegas the magical place that it is and whose livelihoods will be put at risk by a shutdown. Have no doubt. Without funding to keep the 50 million visitors moving through Harry Reid International Airport each year, our city, our hardworking families and our local economy will suffer. the consequences of these extremist political games. And the rest of the country will, too. The U.S. travel association estimates that a government shutdown will cost the US travel economy as much as $140 million every single day. (01:21–01:35)
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Asserts that a lack of funding will negatively impact Las Vegas's economy and families due to reduced airport operations.
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