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Has the TSA lost it?

As air travel returns, the agency is adding staff — but not accountability

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Christopher Elliott
Mar 21, 2021
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Have you been paying attention to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) during the COVID-19 epidemic?

No? Neither have I.

But while you weren't looking, the agency hit up the government for more money. It'll probably get it. The TSA also announced it would hire 6,000 more screeners in anticipation of a busy summer travel season.

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