TSA Agents Will Miss First Paycheck This Friday Amid Government Shutdown - Jalopnik
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TSA agents will miss their first paycheck this Friday due to a government shutdown.
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If you are a TSA agent, you will not receive your paycheck this Friday due to the government shutdown.
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TSA agents will miss their first paycheck this Friday due to the ongoing government shutdown. The missed payments affect airport security personnel who are required to work without pay during the shutdown.
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