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The government shutdown could, ironically, create a corruption crisis on the border (and elsewhere). Story with @LaurenWeberHP huffingtonpost.com/entry/trumps-g…
“It’s ironic that you’re increasing the risk of corruption at the same time as you’re attempting to fortify the border,” former DHS Inspector General John Roth tells me. huffingtonpost.com/entry/trumps-g…
Federal prisons union official says guards are distracted “wondering if they’ll able to pay their bills, people worry about losing their houses and their cars and afford health care and child care, on top of regular pressures.” huffingtonpost.com/entry/trumps-g…
“As this thing goes on, and as people’s financial situations become more dire, it always increases the risk for corruption.” huffingtonpost.com/entry/trumps-g…
The president of a federal prisons union chapter — who is driving for Uber to make ends meet — told @LaurenWeberHP that the shutdown gives inmates the opportunity to (his words) “prey on staff” by offering bribes for contraband. huffingtonpost.com/entry/trumps-g… 
@LaurenWeberHP Today, by the way, is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. huffingtonpost.com/entry/trumps-g…
