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Unpaid TSA Officers Strain U.S. Airports as Shutdown Drags On

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Unpaid TSA Officers Strain U.S. Airports as Shutdown Drags On
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Amid a partial government shutdown, TSA officers are going unpaid, driving rising absenteeism and stressed airport security. About 61,000 TSA workers are affected, with roughly 9–10% absent and hundreds quitting. Some airports saw security lines stretch to over two hours, and weekend travel is expected to worsen the backlog, compounded by weather delays. Officials warn continued pay disruptions could threaten airport operations and safety.

Topics:nationtransportation#government-shutdown#security-lines#staffing#transportation#travel#tsa
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