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Holiday Flights Safe, But Not National Park Trips in Shutdown

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Holiday Flights Safe, But Not National Park Trips in ShutdownThe remaining three-quarters of the government, including the Department of Defense, Department of Labor and Health and Human Services, were already funded and won’t be affected by the shutdown. Federal rules prohibit employees classified as “essential” from taking paid time off, including time for illness, vacation or religious obligations during a shutdown. The U.S. Department of Transportation would keep about two-thirds of the department’s more than 50,000 employees on the job, according to its shutdown plan.Air traffic controllers, critical airline safety inspections and the registration of aircraft would continue to work if a government shutdown occurs, according to a statement by the Federal Aviation Administration.Transportation Security Administration’s airport functions would continue to operate, so air travel would not be affected.The Federal Highway Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which regulates trucking, would continue their operations.Amtrak would continue its normal operations during a short-term shutdown, according to a spokeswoman for the railroad.