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.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that airports nationwide have experienced an increase in sick calls from air t

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