US Airport Security Agents Sleep in Cars to Save on Gas During Government Shutdown
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Up to 50,000 airport employees across the United States worked without pay during a partial government shutdown, creating widespread chaos at airports. Security agents resorted to sleeping in their cars to save money on gasoline as they continued working despite not receiving paychecks. The shutdown forced essential airport personnel to remain on duty without compensation, leading to severe disruptions in air travel operations and highlighting the financial strain on federal workers during the government closure.