Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman.
This is day 37 of the federal government shutdown, the longest in U.S.
history.
It is straining the nation's air traffic system.
Tomorrow, the Federal Aviation Administration says it will reduce air traffic by 10 percent.
This move will affect some of the nation's busiest airports to maintain safety during the shutdown.
NPR's Joel Rose has more.
The FAA is planning to reduce air traffic in 40 high-volume markets beginning on Friday.
FAA Administrator Brian Bedford says the agency wants to reduce the pressure at those airports before safety is compromised.
We're not going to wait until we see something flashing red to say, oh, we should take action now.
The FAA has already been delaying flights at some airports because of staffing shortages among air traffic controllers.
Those controllers are required to work without pay during the shutdown,
but some have taken on second jobs and many are calling out sick.
Bedford and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy say they'll meet with airline leaders to figure out how to implement the reductions fairly before announcing the details.
Joel Rose, NPR News, Washington.
The shutdown is limiting federal food assistance,
but a new study finds that millions of beneficiaries won't receive any help this month at all.
The government shutdown is straining businesses that keep federal agencies running.
NPR's Windsor-Johnston reports millions of private contractors are going unpaid,
and the ripple effects could outlast the shutdown.