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FAA’s Cuts to Air Traffic Takes Effect Amid Government Shutdown

As the record-setting government shutdown continues, four of the nation’s largest airlines are cancelling hundreds of flights across 40 airports in high traffic areas. The FAA is hoping that the 4 percent cut in flights will ease the burden on air traffic controllers who are still working without pay 38 days into the government shutdown. NBC’s Maggie Vespa reports for TODAY.

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