Why flight cancellations could drag on long after the shutdown ends

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  Good morning.

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  It's Tuesday, November 11th.

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  I'm Shamita Basu.

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  This is Apple News Today.

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  On today's show,

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  President Trump's battle with the BBC explained why cars are being repossessed at record highs,

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  and this year's Booker Prize winner could be a novel like no other.

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  But first, to the shutdown.

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  Last night, the Senate formally voted to reopen the government,

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  sending a funding measure to the Republican majority house.

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  As with the last vote, eight Democrats helped to get the compromise passed.

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  According to CNN, GOP leaders are now hopeful of reopening the government as early as Wednesday.

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  But while the shutdown may be reaching its endgame,

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  its consequences are still being felt, especially at the airports.

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  With Washington still officially closed for the time being,

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  the government is continuing to limit takeoffs.

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  Across the U.S.

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  on Monday, more than 2,000 flights were canceled,

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  and that comes after Sunday was recorded as one of the worst days for cancellations in nearly two years.

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  Airport concierge Julie Gainesley captured the atmosphere of departure gates across the country when she spoke to San Francisco's KPIX-TV.

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