Congress

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  1. Operational Alert

    Sick calls more than double, prompting concerns over airport security wait times and safety standards.

  2. Resignation Surge

    Data confirms over 300 officers have left the agency since the start of the shutdown.

  3. Sick Calls Rise

    TSA reports a noticeable uptick in unscheduled absences as the first missed paycheck nears.

  4. Shutdown Commences

    Partial government shutdown begins after Congress fails to pass a funding bill.

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TSA Workforce Crisis: 300+ Resignations as Shutdown Sick Calls Double

The Transportation Security Administration is facing a critical staffing shortage as over 300 employees resigned and sick calls more than doubled during the ongoing partial government shutdown. This mass exodus of essential personnel highlights the severe impact of financial instability on federal workforce retention and national security operations.

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