Every time I go through the airport, I have a conversation with them. I see the hardship and uncertainty that they are facing. It is the committee's understanding that DHS is utilizing a 10 billion slush fund from a Republican's big ugly bill to pay some personnel during the shutdown. DHS has decided to pay law enforcement personnel from this fund. But the text does not authorize the use of funds, nor does it mention limiting payments to law enforcement personnel. (00:54–01:08)
CLAIM
Asserts that DHS is using a 10 billion fund to pay some personnel during the shutdown.
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