A lapse in government funding has caused misery at US airports, which are struggling to screen travelers

A lapse in government funding has caused misery at US airports, which are struggling to screen travelers

 CHARLY TRIBALLEAU

The US Senate moved Friday to end a budget standoff that has forced thousands of airport security staff to work without pay and caused long delays at airports.

A lapse in government funding has left Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff -- who screen passengers, baggage and cargo --  working without pay since mid-February.

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