"Musk stated, 'I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during this funding impasse that is negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans at airports throughout the country.'"
"The absence rates among TSA agents have averaged 20% in some airports, with as many as 10% skipping work on several days this week."
"While a generous offer, it is unlikely that Musk could ever do such a thing, as only the US government can legally issue federal salaries."
"Pressure is growing on Congress to make a deal and fund the essential national security department, especially as the US war on Iran shows no signs of slowing down."
The richest man in the world proposed to pay TSA agents' salaries amid a government shutdown that has left them unpaid for weeks. Many agents have stopped working, leading to long security lines at airports. The TSA, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is unfunded due to congressional debates over immigration policies. Absenteeism among TSA agents has reached 20% in some airports. Despite Musk's offer, federal law prohibits private funding for federal salaries, increasing pressure on Congress to resolve the funding issue.
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