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Lines at Austin's airport not caused by government shutdown, Republican and Democratic lawmakers say

Politicians from both major parties are blaming each other for holding unpaid TSA officers "hostage" in negotiations over government funding. But they say few TSA workers at Austin's airport are calling in sick.

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Crowds of people line up for security screening at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Crowds of people line up for security screening at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Politicians from both major parties are blaming each other for holding unpaid TSA officers "hostage" in negotiations over government funding. But they say few TSA workers at Austin's airport are calling in sick.