US: Proposal would pay TSA screeners during government shutdowns

Several lawmakers are pushing a proposal to make sure airport security screeners get paid during future government shutdowns. The lawmakers, all Democrats, said Wednesday their legislation would require that all money from security fees on airline tickets go only for aviation security. It would let the TSA use the money to pay screeners during a break in TSA appropriations. Some airports saw long lines during the recent 35-day partial government shutdown. Up to 10% of screeners failed to show up while they weren't getting paychecks.<br/>