Air traffic controllers issue desperate plea
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Shutdown pain intensifies as air traffic controllers lose pay, and food assistance is drying up
Food assistance, health care costs, air travel, and military pay all face major strain if the shutdown extends beyond this week.
The Community Food Bank of New Jersey gave out fresh produce and pantry items to TSA workers and air traffic controllers at Newark Airport as they are set to miss their first full paycheck due to the government shutdown.
The transportation secretary's visit comes as air traffic controllers are slated to miss their first full paycheck next week.