Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem handed out several $10,000 bonus checks to TSA agents on Thursday who went “above and beyond” during the government shutdown to keep the American people safe.
With agents standing behind her at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Noem said that the checks would be going to TSA agents who displayed “exemplary service,” such as serving extra shifts unpaid, during the 43-day government shutdown, which ended Wednesday night.
“We will be continuing to not only recognize employees across the country, but we will be looking at every single TSA official that helped serve during this government shutdown, and do what we can to recognize that and help them financially with a bonus check to get them and their family back on
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