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Back to EpisodesTyler Perry's Gift Cards Cheer TSA Workers During Shutdown
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Tyler Perrys Generous Gesture: Supporting TSA Workers During Government Shutdown
Tyler Perry, the renowned filmmaker and philanthropist, stepped in to support TSA workers at Atlantas Hartsfield-Jackson Airport during the government shutdown. Perrys team distributed gift cards to these screeners, who had been without paychecks for six weeks due to the partial federal halt affecting Homeland Security. The simple act of giving brought smiles to the workers faces and lifted spirits amidst the tough times. Perrys generosity is not new, as he previously donated $1.5 million to Atlanta aid groups during the previous shutdown to help families missing food benefits. Meanwhile, President Trump signed an executive order on Friday to resume TSA pay, ending weeks of uncertainty for these frontline workers.
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