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Passengers should expect air travel to return to normal by Thanksgiving, according to U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, a Republican from Tarkio, Missouri.

Graves is a pilot and chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

In an exclusive interview with KSHB 41 News, Graves said he expects the government shutdown to end this week after senators announced a deal to move forward Sunday night. Whatever the Senate passes will need approval from the House later in the week.

Graves admitted getting air traffic control back into normal operating procedures will take more time because many towers are short-staffed.

Im going to estimate itll be pretty much back to normal in a couple of weeks," he said. "Probably by Thanksgiving. I hope it wont affect the

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