Coast Guard operating in “crisis” as DHS shutdown halts pay in May, cuts power, strains missions overseas

Coast Guard operating in “crisis” as DHS shutdown halts pay in May, cuts power, strains missions overseas

The US Coast Guard can’t pay its payments. The army department – now 75 days into the longest shutdown in US historical past – owes over $300 million in unpaid obligations. And with hundreds of utility payments overdue, totaling $5.2 million, responsibility stations and army housing worldwide are dealing with service shutdowns. “It seems like…

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Delta suspends special treatment for Congress as shutdown sows chaos in airports

Delta suspends special treatment for Congress as shutdown sows chaos in airports

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) – Delta Air Lines mentioned on Tuesday it will droop special providers for members of Congress, citing the influence of a partial authorities shutdown that has disrupted US air journey. “Due to the impact on resources from the longstanding government shutdown, Delta ​will temporarily suspend specialty services to…

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‘Is He Coming Back?!’ GOP Senator Baffled By Dem Ditching Hearing Immediately After Objection

‘Is He Coming Back?!’ GOP Senator Baffled By Dem Ditching Hearing Immediately After Objection

Confusion hit Capitol Hill on Sunday when Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) proposed a decision that will block senators from receiving paychecks through the ongoing partial authorities shutdown — and all future shutdowns. His decision was met with a swift objection from Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), who apparently scrambled out of the US Capitol instantly after….

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Detroit Metro Airport travelers see quick TSA security lines despite partial government shutdown

Detroit Metro Airport travelers see quick TSA security lines despite partial government shutdown

As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration staff throughout the US have called out over missed paychecks. Long lines have grown at some airports, however domestically, the Detroit Metro Airport appears to be the other. “I came really, really early, and I’m going to be reading a book, but at least I…

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