ROMULUS, Mich (WXYZ) — The government shutdown that has left federal workers without pay for 43 days could be ending soon, as the House is set to vote on a funding package at 7 p.m. Wednesday. If approved, the package will head to President Donald Trump for his signature.
The prolonged shutdown has significantly impacted air travel, with Transportation Security Administration agents and air traffic controllers working without pay since the shutdown began. According to FlightAware, there have been 38 flight cancellations in the past 24 hours at Detroit Metro Airport.
Watch Tiarra Braddock's video report below: Air travel uncertainty continues as the government shutdown could end soon
Travelers at the airport expressed concern about flying during the shutdown. Jennifer Coombes, a travel

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