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FAA Employees Face Furloughs Amid Government Shutdown

2/2/2026

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More than 10,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees may face furloughs due to a partial government shutdown, according to the Department of Transportation.
The shutdown follows a deal separating Department of Homeland Security funding from the main budget package.
The Senate approved a funding package covering 96% of the federal budget and totaling $1.2 trillion.
The House Rules Committee will meet to review the funding measure before a vote.

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More than 10,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees may face furloughs due to a partial government shutdown, according to the Department of Transportation.
The shutdown follows a deal separating Department of Homeland Security funding from the main budget package.
The Senate approved a funding package covering 96% of the federal budget and totaling $1.2 trillion.
The House Rules Committee will meet to review the funding measure before a vote.