CEOs of top airlines demand Congress restore funding to Homeland Security and pay airport workers - AP News
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Major airline CEOs demand Congress restore DHS funding and pay airport workers.
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Continued flight delays and security issues until Congress restores funding.
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CEOs of major airlines are calling on Congress to restore funding to the Department of Homeland Security and ensure airport workers receive pay. The airline executives are demanding legislative action to address funding issues affecting airport security operations and worker compensation.
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Airline CEOs are pressuring Congress to restore Department of Homeland Security funding.
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