We're going to pass a clean continuing resolution that will get us to mid May, about eight weeks or so, and that will allow all of those who sacrificially serve our country to keep the nation safe get their paychecks. SCOTT TSA agents have not been paid for half of this fiscal year already. They've gone without regular paychecks, 42 days they've been working without pay. This is the second longest shutdown in US History, and everybody listening to the sounds of our voices needs to ask themselves why? (02:21–02:26)
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Asserts that TSA agents have not received pay for half of the fiscal year.
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