What Happened
At 20 airports around the U.S., security screeners are getting paid as usual despite the ongoing DHS shutdown — because they're private contractors.
Why It Matters
Will more airports look at privatizing security?
Background Context
At 20 airports around the U.S., security screeners are getting paid as usual despite the ongoing DHS shutdown — because they're private contractors. Will more airports look at privatizing security?
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Source: NPR Topics: News – Original Link
Source: NPR Topics: News
