Buttigieg Warns of Major Airline Disruptions If Government Shuts Down This Week

Buttigieg warns of airline disruptions if government shuts down due to lack of funding or short-term resolution by Friday.
Shutdown would halt air traffic control training when more staff is needed, and controllers working without pay would face more stress.
Shutdown would slow efforts to modernize outdated technology and delay rules to get passengers refunds for delays.
Buttigieg accuses House Republicans of using shutdown threat as leverage after compromising with Biden on spending cuts.
Government funding expires end of this week; GOP leaders trying to pass short-term funding bill to avert shutdown.

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9/24/2023

Biden Warns of Shutdown Consequences as House GOP Struggles to Avert Funding Crisis

President Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are urging Republicans to resolve their differences before the impending government shutdown, warning of the negative consequences such as military pay suspensions, disruptions in air travel, and program closures.

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Buttigieg Urges GOP to Avoid Shutdown Despite Calls for Cuts, Documents

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg expresses hope that Congress can prevent a government shutdown, criticizing House Republicans who are pushing for spending cuts that could hinder necessary system modernization.