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With Trump’s government shutdown approaching the longest in U.S. history, it’s compromising American security and stability. Here's how:
TSA employees, working for free, are struggling, creating weaknesses in America’s front line in stopping terrorists from coming to our shores. businessinsider.com/government-shu…
Air Traffic Controllers aren’t being paid, jeopardizing airline safety.
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The Coast Guard, who defend our shores, are being furloughed or working without pay, jeopardizing the safety of private and commercial ships and hamstringing our ability to detect maritime threats. stripes.com/news/coast-gua…
The FBI, our country’s premier law enforcement and counter-terrorism agents, can’t pursue all their investigations, leaving Americans vulnerable to terrorists, criminals, and gangs. abcnews.go.com/Politics/lates…
The FDA can no longer conduct routine food safety screenings, increasing the risks of deadly food-borne illnesses. nytimes.com/2019/01/09/hea…
If Trump does declare his fabricated national emergency, he’ll be robbing our troops to pay for his wall, taking funds from the men and women putting their lives on the line for our country.
