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I'm a TSA agent, and my most recent paycheck was just $4 thanks to the government shutdown. I can't afford rent.
(www.businessinsider.com)
this post was submitted on 18 Mar 2026
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They're (sarcastically) suggesting that a compromise or concession needs to be made (funding ICE) to end the shutdown so that government employees (inculuding TSA) can start getting paid again.
I've got a compromise suggestion.... eradicate ICE