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6. If they fire the ATC, they have no replacements. Nobody will work for free

Wed Jan 16, 2019, 05:50 PM

Jan 2019

Indefinitely.

That's the difference between now and then. The air traffic controllers won't be as easily replaced if nobodys getting paid

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Shut down the airports to open up the Gov't [View all] donkeypoofed Jan 2019 OP

This. YessirAtsaFact Jan 2019 #1

Absolutely TheCowsCameHome Jan 2019 #2

It's the law for what are deemed "essential" federal employees. nt tblue37 Jan 2019 #3

Yesterday's Star and Trib Wellstone ruled Jan 2019 #5

Make sure to do it while Congress is in session... Wounded Bear Jan 2019 #7

Who flies? customerserviceguy Jan 2019 #8

It's a little more complicated than that. fescuerescue Jan 2019 #9

So, what other type of person flies? customerserviceguy Jan 2019 #10