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Three US airports plan to ditch TSA amid push for private security

The move came after recent government shutdowns which left TSA agents unpaid for months and led to long lines.

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What happened The move came after recent government shutdowns which left TSA agents unpaid for months and led to long lines.
The headline split The left frames it as "Three Airports Plan to Ditch T.S.A. Agents Amid Push for Private Security". The center frames it as "Three US airports plan to ditch TSA amid push for private security".
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Left / center-leftThree Airports Plan to Ditch T.S.A. Agents Amid Push for Private Security

New York Times - Business · Center-left · News report

CenterThree US airports plan to ditch TSA amid push for private security

The Straits Times · Center · News report

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The Straits TimesNews report · Jul 23, 1:35 AM

Three US airports plan to ditch TSA amid push for private security

The move came after recent government shutdowns which left TSA agents unpaid for months and led to long lines.

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New York Times - BusinessNews report · Jul 23, 1:34 AM

Three Airports Plan to Ditch T.S.A. Agents Amid Push for Private Security

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The airports have opted in to the agency’s new security model, an agency spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. A union official said the move could jeopardize public safety.

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Jul 23, 1:34 AM: New York Times - Business joined the source map.

Jul 23, 1:35 AM: The Straits Times joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 21/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.