TSA lines at airports add pressure on lawmakers to end DHS shutdown
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Department of Homeland Security shutdown creates longer airport security lines nationwide.
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You'll face longer TSA lines at airports due to the month-long DHS funding lapse.
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The Department of Homeland Security's funding lapsed nearly a month ago, creating growing security lines at airports nationwide. Senate sources say there has been some progress in behind-the-scenes negotiations between White House and Senate Democratic negotiators to reopen DHS.
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Senate negotiators are making behind-the-scenes progress with the White House to reopen DHS.
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