Lawmakers Vacation During Historic Shutdown as TSA Warns of Airport Closures
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20 claimsTexas Senator Ted Cruz was photographed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport during the government shutdown.
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Senator Lindsey Graham was photographed at Disney World during the government shutdown.
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Democratic Representative Robert Garcia was photographed at a casino in Las Vegas during the government shutdown.
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Open Questions
5 questionsWhat Ted Cruz was doing in Fort Lauderdale or where he was going.
Whether the TSA will actually shut down operations at airports and which ones might be affected.
When the government shutdown will be resolved and what the final funding agreement will include.
How many other lawmakers are on vacation during the shutdown and their locations.
The full impact of the shutdown on airport operations and passenger delays beyond the reported five-hour lines.
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