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Statement of U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine on n Urgent Need to Fund the Government and Prevent Costly Delays at Airports

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By: Tim Kaine
By: Tim Kaine
Date: Sept. 28, 2023
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: Transportation Budget, Spending and Taxes

"Every government shutdown is ill-timed, but a shutdown on the same day the FAA's reauthorization lapses would be especially catastrophic for air travel. In Virginia alone, a shutdown would mean thousands of TSA officers and air traffic controllers will be forced to work without pay. We've seen in previous shutdowns the havoc that this can wreak for travelers, including long flight delays and extreme wait times at airports. An FAA reauthorization lapse would halt technology upgrades and the training of new air traffic controllers. This is a safety issue that is entirely preventable. It's time for Congress to do its job and fund the government and continue other important work, including reauthorizing the FAA."


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