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Schumer's TSA Pay Gambit Falls as DHS Shutdown Enters 36th Day, Airport Lines Soar
Senate Republicans blocked a bid by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to exempt TSA workers from a government shutdown, as the DHS shutdown enters its 36th day and airport lines continue to grow.
Senate Republicans blocked an attempt by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to only pay Transportation Security Administration workers amid a 36-day DHS shutdown, which has led to growing airport lines. The move rejected Schumer's gambit to keep TSA personnel paid while the rest of the government remains shut down. The Homeland Security shutdown continues with no resolution in sight. The lack of funding for many agencies is causing widespread disruptions.
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