Tuberville Blames Dems for TSA Funding Standoff

0:00This is Cory, and here's what is making news across Birmingham right now. Senator Tommy Tuberville recently slammed Democrats for blocking funding to the Department of Homeland Security and its Transportation Security. Administration. He says this standoff is hurting thousands of workers and travelers across the country. The Senate has been in session this week, but progress has been slow. TSA agents and Coast Guard members have gone weeks without paychecks, and there's still no deal in sight. Officers are facing massive delays with long security lines at airports nationwide, made worse by recent bomb threats. Tuberville blames Democrats for prioritizing politics over public safety. The funding gap has now lasted 27 days, leaving many agency staff unpaid. More than 300 airport security officers have quit since the shutdown began. Meanwhile, sick callouts among remaining TSA workers have jumped to an average of 6%. Planning fears that problems at airports will only get. Worse without quick action, appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode.

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