Houston TSA Shortage Triggers Long Lines as Shutdown Drags On
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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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- Why TSA agents at some airports are calling out in droves, while others are fully staffed Business Insider
- Not paying TSA workers could pose a security risk, experts say CNN
- TSA Airport Delays: What It’s Like Waiting in Line for Hours The New York Times
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