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As rain and thunderstorms pelt the East Coast on Thursday, air traffic controllers continue to call out of work in greater numbers after missing their first full paycheck, causing further delays.
Flights at Orlando, Dallas/Fort Worth and Washington, D.C. airports were delayed on Thursday due to a shortage of air traffic controllers during the U.S. government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
The Community Food Bank of New Jersey gave out fresh produce and pantry items to TSA workers and air traffic controllers at Newark Airport as they are set to miss their first full paycheck due to the government shutdown.
The transportation secretary's visit comes as air traffic controllers are slated to miss their first full paycheck next week.