U.S. Government Shutdown Costs Travel Industry $6 Billion, Study Finds
Federal government shutdowns deliver immediate and costly consequences for U.S. travel, with a new study estimating $6.1 billion in losses from a single 43-day disruption.
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Federal government shutdowns deliver immediate and costly consequences for U.S. travel, with a new study estimating $6.1 billion in losses from a single 43-day disruption.
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