Source: Fox News
Summary
House Republicans have sounded the alarm about the costs of a prolonged Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, which has left 50,000 TSA employees unpaid and led to hours-long security lines at airports. The House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing next Wednesday to examine the security risks and financial hardship faced by DHS employees. Democrats have proposed legislation to fund every DHS sub-agency except immigration enforcement, but Republicans are opposing the measure.
The shutdown has resulted in 360 TSA employees resigning and 10% of agents not reporting to work on Sunday. FEMA staff are also working without pay, and the agency’s leadership has warned that it could struggle to respond to a major disaster event in a shutdown.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The House Homeland Security Committee holds a hearing, senior officials testify, and Democrats propose legislation. The TSA struggles with staffing constraints, and FEMA warns of its limited response capabilities. Republicans oppose the Democrats’ proposal, while Democrats blame Republicans for the unpaid TSA workers. The shutdown continues, and the security lines grow longer.
The performance of politics unfolds, with each side playing its familiar role.
Author: Evan Null
