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T.S.A. Lines Appear to Be Getting Shorter as Workers Begin to Receive Paychecks

The hourslong waits appeared to be easing as Transportation Security Administration officers received their first pay in weeks. But with no funding deal, the lines could return.

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Security lines at airports across the country generally shrank on Monday after President Trump signed an order to pay Transportation Security Administration officers on Friday.

How Many Air Traffic Controllers Are Needed Overnight?

The accident at LaGuardia has raised questions about whether the minimum standard of two air traffic controllers on overnight shifts is sufficient.

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The air traffic control tower at LaGuardia Airport in New York. LaGuardia operates under a noise-abatement curfew from midnight to 6 a.m., which discourages airlines from scheduling flights during that window.
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