# Van Hollen vows funding to fix air traffic control system, rejects Duffy blame

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4 outlets covering · First listed: Washington Examiner, Nov 15, 2026, 1:03 PM · Read it: <https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/4804232/van-hollen-funding-atc-system-duffy-ground-stop/>

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) said he would support “whatever level of money is necessary” to fix the U.S. air traffic control system after the nationwide ground stop on Friday following Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s plea for more funds. “The American people need an air transportation system that is safe but also reliable; and what

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- Nov 15, 2026, 9:00 AM: [As Duffy seeks air traffic control upgrades, Democrats point to unspent funds](<https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/11/15/democrats-point-unspent-funds-sean-duffy-seeks-air-traffic-control-upgrades/>) — Washington Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left)
  Democratic lawmakers questioned why Congress should approve more money when billions previously allocated for upgrades have yet to be spent.
- Nov 15, 2026, 9:25 AM: [Trump calls on Congress to fund new air traffic control system](<https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/6221316-trump-requests-air-traffic-funding/>) — The Hill (Newspaper, United States, rated Center)
  President 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…
- Nov 15, 2026, 9:55 AM: [Van Hollen says he 'will support whatever level of money is necessary to fix' air traffic control system](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTE9IR2F6Z3pUYzRkMEs2X0FsVXhTVFZaenBpcWVhSG00QnJZMV9WMVZKUGZOZjYzY3VJYnV3NXNjVjJNNVAtOVBxSDlla3RpVlRqTkNiN002ZF93bkNVb3NaTzR2cklfb0pkUWRVZ2owTDNkWHdPaUVveg?oc=5>) — CNN (TV network, United States, rated Lean left)
- Nov 15, 2026, 1:03 PM: [Van Hollen vows funding to fix air traffic control system, rejects Duffy blame](<https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/4804232/van-hollen-funding-atc-system-duffy-ground-stop/>) — Washington Examiner (Magazine, United States, rated Lean right)
  Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) said he would support “whatever level of money is necessary” to fix the U.S. air traffic control system after the nationwide ground stop on Friday following Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s plea for more funds. “The American people need an air transportation system that is safe but also reliable; and what