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Claim Text: Nearly 1.5 million federal employees went without pay, including air traffic controllers, leading to canceled flights and significant delays at airports.
Simplified Text: 1.5 million federal employees went without pay, causing flight cancellations and delays.
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM (8 months ago)

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