Washington, March 28 -- Congressman Gabe Amo issued the following press release:

Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on House Republicans' failure to pay TSA agents, end the chaos at our airports, and reopen the Department of Homeland Security:

"Tonight, House Republicans showed what they prioritize: the chaos and tyranny of ICE on our streets and continued airport woes over paying hardworking federal employees at TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard, and the rest of the Department of Homeland Security.

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