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As Duffy seeks air traffic control upgrades, Democrats point to unspent funds
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Updated 27m ago
- 2 more outlets picked it up in the last 3 hours, most recently The Hill, Washington Post.
Democratic lawmakers questioned why Congress should approve more money when billions previously allocated for upgrades have yet to be spent.
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- The HillTrump calls on Congress to fund new air traffic control systemPresident Trump on Sunday asked Congress to fund a new air traffic control system following Friday’s rare nationwide ground stop for all U.S. flights. “If Congress approves the desperately needed money for Air Traffic Control, we can get it built quickly and efficiently. It will be the BEST SYSTEM anywhere in the World,” the president…
- Washington Post(subscription required)As Duffy seeks air traffic control upgrades, Democrats point to unspent fundsDemocratic lawmakers questioned why Congress should approve more money when billions previously allocated for upgrades have yet to be spent.
- Yahoo Sports“They Want More Money?” – Martina Navratilova Reacts to Sean Duffy’s Appeal To Congress to Fund Trump Administration’s Air Traffic Control Plan After FAA GroundstopFormer World No. 1 Martina Navratilova reacted to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s appeal to Congress for $50 billion in emergency funding for America’s air traffic control system following a nationwide FAA groundstop.
- New York Times(subscription required)Democrats push back on Duffy’s demand for $50 billion to upgrade air traffic systems.