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>> it is already less safe than it was a mun ago when we shutdown. we have critical components to safety that are not there. we have processes not there, training not taking place, distraction in the workplace. we have controllers actually reporting to us that theyre making mistakes when they are giving clearances, clearing planes in places where they shouldnt be clearing them in conflict with other airplanes because theyre so stressed out about how they are going to take care of their family. t...

That gamble? >> husband didnt even know i was rationing. i just -- its sick, but the thought of having more debt was scarier than the thought of maybe dying in my sleep. >> in her case, she was rationing her insulin. thats the state of the union tonight. and so is this, an official at the union for air traffic controllers, who are on the job actually saying air safety is now being compromised. >> it is already less safe than it was a month ago when we shut down. we have critical components to sa...

Association today. >> we cannot be in this any longer. it is already less safe than it was a month ago when we shut down. we have critical components to safety that are not there. we have processes not there. training not taking place. distraction in the workplace. we have controllers actually reporting to us that theyre making mistakes when they are giving clearances, clearing planes in places where they shouldnt be clearing them in conflict with other airplanes because theyre so stressed out a...

National air traffic controllers association today. >> we cannot be in this any longer. it is already less safe than it was a month ago when we shut down. we have critical components to safety that are not there. we have processes not there. training not taking place. distraction in the workplace. we have controllers actually reporting to us that theyre making mistakes when they are giving clearances, clearing planes in places where they shouldnt be clearing them in conflict with other airplanes...

A witness before congress. >> the senate is expected to do its latest dance today voting on two bills that look to have a zero percent chance of passing. >> were going to be watching which members of either party, if any, peel off. >> remind each senator of the words of jesus of nazareth ain luke 10:7, those who work deserve their pay. >> white house is bracing for this shutdown to stretch into february, even into march. officials here asking agency leaders to give them a list of programs that c...

Making mistakes when they are giving clearances, clearing planes in places where they shouldnt be clearing them in conflict with other airplanes because theyre so stressed out about how they are going to take care of their family. their livelihood is threatened at this point. >> some outlets where they had personnel shortages before the shutdown, some controllers were working six days a week, ten-hour-a-day shifts. and tonight unions for air traffic controllers, pilots, and flight attendants aft...

We have controllers actually reporting to us that theyre making mistakes when they are giving clearances. clearing planes in places where they shouldnt be clearing them and conflicts with other airplanes because theyre so stressed out. their livelihood is threatened at this point. >> a lot of hope pinned on these two votes. some do believe their failure could, could being the operative word here, could break the fever. that is where we start on the hill with nbcs kelly odonnell. tell us about th...

This far while mean for the people youre talking about? >> it means understasustainable. we have critical component to safety that is not there. we have training not taking place. distraction in the workplace. we have controllers actually reporting to us they making mistakes, when they giving clearances, clearing planes in places they shouldnt be clearing them in conflict with other airplanes because they are stressed out about how they will take care of their family. this cannot go on for month...