The federal government shutdown has entered its eighth day, with many Americans unaffected so far. But the longer it continues, the more likely families — and the broader economy — will feel the consequences.

Friday marks the next payday for federal workers. If the shutdown continues, those paychecks will not be issued. Next week, on Oct. 15, active-duty military members are also scheduled to be paid. In a continued shutdown, those payments would also be halted.

Transportation services could see disruptions as well. A federal program that subsidizes flights to small, rural airports is expected to run out of money on Sunday, potentially canceling scheduled flights.

ADDITIONAL REPORTING | The government shutdown is starting to bite at US airports

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy co

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