Houston TSA Shortage Triggers Long Lines as Shutdown Drags On
TL;DR
Travelers at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental faced lengthy security lines as 36% of TSA officers called out amid a partial government shutdown, fueling frustration over funding gridlock while lawmakers haggle DHS funding and ICE reforms; airlines warn of higher summer fares due to rising fuel costs.
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- TSA Airport Delays: What It’s Like Waiting in Line for Hours The New York Times
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