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Unpaid TSA Lengthens Airport Security Lines

March 17, 2026·19 days ago·via The New York Times
Unpaid TSA Lengthens Airport Security Lines
Airport security lines grow as TSA workers go unpaid during the partial government shutdown. Frustrated agents report for duty amid financial hardship, slowing screenings. Passengers endure extended waits at major hubs. The shutdown exacerbates travel bottlenecks across the country.

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