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US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has threatened to fire air traffic controllers who are calling in sick while working without pay during the government shutdown. Duffy blamed these absent employees for more than half of the country's flight delays. He also warned that employees who do not work might not receive retroactive pay once the government reopens. The shutdown has led to severe consequences, including potential pay misses for military members and the closing of public museums.

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