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A partial government shutdown has begun after Congress failed to reach a spending deal.

Essential services like air traffic control, the U.S. Postal Service, and Social Security will continue to operate.

Airports in Northeast Ohio, including Akron-Canton and Cleveland Hopkins, will remain open and fully operational.

After congressional leaders failed to strike a deal over federal spending by the Oct. 1 deadline, a partial shutdown has begun.

As a consequence, a wide range of federal services will be impacted with thousands of government workers expected to be furloughed. Agencies including air traffic control, the U.S. Postal Service and Social Security that are considered essential will operate as normal.

The government shutdown has sparked concerns among tra

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