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Al Jazeera
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House Republicans Kill Bill to Pay Federal Airport Workers as Long Lines Snarl Travel
House Republicans voted down a bill that would have funded pay for federal airport workers, even as long lines are disrupting travel across the country. A White House memo states that Trump has instructed the Department of Homeland Security to ensure the workers are paid. The situation is causing significant disruption at US airports.
White House memo says Trump has instructed DHS to pay federal airport workers as long lines snarl travel.