Government shutdown impacts local border protection officers
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are among the millions of Americans having to work without a paycheck amid the government shutdown.
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- Border officers at San Ysidro are working without pay due to the government shutdown. 4s
- Officers process about 60,000 cars daily at the port of entry. 19s
- There are concerns about financial strain, especially for younger officers. 1m 25s
- No immediate impact on public services, but prolonged shutdown could affect staffing. 53s
- Officers are relying on savings and mutual support during the shutdown. 1m 44s