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Nationwide flight delays loom as air traffic controllers call out sick

With the government shutdown now in its 10th day, air traffic control facilities are seeing an increase in sick calls. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned controllers abusing FAA sick leave rules could face termination as officials work to prevent major flight delays during the busy travel weekend.

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