LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — While some remain optimistic about Las Vegas' low visitation trend reversing through the end of the year , some Nevada businesses are joining with the U.S. Travel Association in calling for an immediate end to the federal government shutdown, citing its devastating consequences to travel and local economies .

Rodney and Radiah Blanton are visiting Las Vegas from Ohio and told Channel 13 they went full speed ahead on their travel plans despite the government shutdown.

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"We did have some concerns, but I did some research before we got here to make sure everything's still open," Rodney said. "We ac

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