Airports Solicit Food Donations For TSA Agents Working Without Pay
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The government shutdown has left TSA agents working without pay, so the Denver airport issued a plea: “DONATIONS NEEDED!”
Transportation Security Administration officers apparently feel so financially strapped right now that at least two airports are urging travelers to donate food for them.
A partial government shutdown has left TSA employees working without pay for more than three weeks. This Friday will mark the first time since the funding lapse started last month that they miss an entire paycheck.
Denver International Airport blasted out a message to its X followers on Wednesday: “DONATIONS NEEDED!”
The airport encouraged travelers to drop off cards at its cell phone lot, adding: “Support the dedicated TSA employees working without pay by donating $10 and $20 grocery store and gas gift cards.”
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport made a different plea on X, telling its followers it had opened a food pantry for TSA staff and other federal employees who work onsite.
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