Holiday travel record predicted as government shutdown looms

More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.

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What a government shutdown could mean for air travel

A government shutdown could mean thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents would go without paychecks.
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How TSA and holiday travel could be affected by looming government shutdown

Airports are anticipating record travel as people try to reach their destinations for the holidays this year, but a government shutdown could mean issues for the TSA. CBS News senior transportation ...
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Congress scrambles to avoid a government shutdown before the holidays

Lawmakers are working to avoid a government shutdown before the Saturday deadline after a bill backed by President-elect Trump failed in the House. NBC News' Ali Vitali reports on what could happen ...
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AAA predicting record holiday travel

There’s no place like home for the holidays, and a record number of people are expected to travel this year. The auto club AAA expects 119.3 million people to travel 50 miles or more between Dec. ...
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Trump opposes funding bill as government shutdown looms

President-elect Trump came out against a bipartisan funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown over the holidays, casting doubt on whether the measure will pass before the Saturday ...
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Lawmakers unveil bill to avoid looming government shutdown

Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill unveiled a spending package Tuesday that would keep the government funded until March 2025 and avoid a shutdown. It includes more than $100 billion for ...
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Watch: House Republicans hold presser as government shutdown looms

House Republican leaders held a press conference Tuesday morning with just days left until government funding lapses. Lawmakers were expected to roll out legislative text over the weekend, but ...
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Holiday travel expected to break records

The end of 2024 is expected to be the busiest holiday travel period on record, as experts predict it will narrowly beat the record set in 2019. Kris Van Cleave has more on the nation's travel plans.
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Holiday travel expected to break records again

The end-of-the-year holiday travel rush begins next week and AAA is expecting more than 119 million travelers. Most, 107 million, will drive, with gas prices nearly $.15 cheaper than a year ago.
CBS News - Dec. 11

Holiday travel record predicted as government shutdown looms

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What a government shutdown could mean for air travel

How TSA and holiday travel could be affected by looming government shutdown

Congress scrambles to avoid a government shutdown before the holidays

AAA predicting record holiday travel

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Watch: House Republicans hold presser as government shutdown looms

Holiday travel expected to break records

Holiday travel expected to break records again

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