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House transportation chairman praises air-traffic controllers, urges passage of 'clean' continuing resolution
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The chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee praised air-traffic controllers and the academy in Oklahoma City for meeting trainee goals and higher trainee pay, said controllers are worried about pay and family obligations, and urged Congress to pass a "clean" continuing resolution to prevent holiday travel disruptions.
The chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee said Thursday that U.S. airspace remains safe but warned that air-traffic controllers are frustrated about pay and financial uncertainty and urged Congress to pass a "clean" continuing resolution.
"Our skies are safe. They are very safe for folks to travel," the chairman said, praising controllers for "showing up for work" and ensuring safety. He added that many controllers have expressed "extreme frustration" about worries…
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