Why larger airports suffer more during the DHS shutdown

Source: The Hill News · Bias: Center

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Large airports are bearing the brunt of the partial government shutdown, as soaring absentee rates among Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers strain security operations and drive long lines at major hubs. Call-out rates for TSA officers have surged nationwide as the shutdown stretches into its fifth week, with little sign of meaningful progress in Congress…

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Why larger airports suffer more during the DHS shutdown
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Why larger airports suffer more during the DHS shutdown

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Large airports are bearing the brunt of the partial government shutdown, as soaring absentee rates among Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers strain security operations and drive long lines at major hubs. Call-out rates for TSA officers have surged nationwide as the shutdown stretches into its fifth week, with little sign of meaningful progress in Congress…