US Government Shutdown Impacts Flights, Paycheques And Millions Relying On Food Aid

The United States’ first government shutdown in seven years is now entering its 39th day, eclipsing the previous record. The shutdown is not only crippling the US economy, but is also causing flight chaos, forcing over 700,000 public servants to work without pay, and leaving up to 41 million Americans who usually rely on food stamps to miss meals.