US Passport Delays Cause Chaos for Summer Travel Plans
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The wait for US passports is causing delays in summer travel plans, with the State Department attributing the backlog to pandemic-related staffing shortages and the pause in online processing. The department is receiving a record 500,000 passport applications per week and is taking steps to address the issue by hiring more agents and increasing appointment availability.
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