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On Friday, Congress passed legislation ordering the Transportation Department to reallocate money to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that would allow air traffic controllers who have been furloughed to return to work.
Tower Closings at 14 Florida Airports Delayed
The Federal Aviation Administration has delayed until June 15 the sequestration-tied closure of 149 federally contracted air traffic control towers, including 14 in Florida.
How Our Society Is Slipping into a Plutocracy
As we slowly make the march toward our next set of elections in the state of Florida, our nation continues to sink into a possible plutocracy
Publix: Small Plane Crash Investigation Underway
Investigators are trying to determine what caused a small plane to crash into a Publix supermarket in North Deland on Monday evening.
Mica Picketed Ahead of FAA Shutdown, Again
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) plan on picketing Wednesday evening, U.S. Rep. John Mica’s (R-FL) offices in St. Augustine, Ormond Beach and Maitland, urging passage of as long-term bill to fund the Federal Aviation Administration.
FAA Short Term Fix Ends Congress Stalemate
Tens of thousands of FAA employees will return to work next Monday, after being furloughed for two weeks, as a result of an impasse in the U.S. Congress.
LaHood Slams his Former GOP Colleagues for FAA Standoff
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Wednesday blamed “one or two people who wouldn’t compromise” for the impasse in Congress that has led to a partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration.
GOP Sen. Hutchison Slams Own Party Over FAA Shutdown: 70,000 Jobs at Stake, $1 Billion Lost
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Florida to Lose $88M if No FAA Bill
Florida would lose $88 million in airport construction money if Congress can’t work out and approve new federal aviation legislation, the Obama administration warned on Thursday.
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