NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) – More than 8,000 flights were delayed across the U.S. on Sunday as the government shutdown drags on.
Newark Liberty International Airport was among the hardest hit airports, with delays averaging more than two hours. The longest delay was 11 hours, according to the FAA.
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The FAA said departures are delayed by 15 minutes on Monday at Newark Airport.
Officials are warning that delays are expected to continue due to the stalemate in Washington, D.C. between lawmakers over issues like funding health care subsidies for millions of Americans. Tuesday will mark the first day that federal workers will miss their first full paycheck…