February 6th, 2012
07:00 PM ET
11 years ago
After much delay, Senate clears FAA bill
(CNN) - After passing 23 temporary extensions, the Senate voted 75 to 20 Monday to approve a long-term funding bill for the FAA and sent it to the president for his expected signature.
The measure provides about $16 billion a year for FAA operations, airport construction and modernization. It includes safety measures, such as a new satellite-based system for air traffic control, as well as other aviation programs, like one that subsidizes air travel to rural areas.
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This is unbelievable! The republicans actually got off of their backsides and agreed to something.
Learning is d key
Pilot or controller, who sleeps on job or plays Nintendo with kids should be ousted immediately...