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Qualified-Pilot Members of Congress Battle Over Biden’s FAA Nominee

March 17, 2023
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Lawmakers with aviation experience are weighing in on President Joe Biden’s decision to nominate Phil Washington to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) despite his having no prior aviation expertise. Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.), who is a member of the Commerce Committee and has a pilot’s license, organized a letter (pdf) to Biden on Thursday…

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Time to ‘Clear the Runway’ for Confirming FAA Administrator, Says Schumer

January 16, 2023
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Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has called for confirming President Joe Biden’s nominee Phil Washington as the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), even Washington remains under scrutiny for a corruption-related warrant. “It’s time to clear the runway for President Biden’s choice for FAA Administrator, Phil Washington,” Schumer said in a press conference…

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Time to ‘Clear the Runway’ for Confirming FAA Administrator, Schumer Says

January 16, 2023
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Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has called for confirming President Joe Biden’s nominee Phil Washington as the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), even as Washington remains under scrutiny for a corruption-related warrant. “It’s time to clear the runway for President Biden’s choice for FAA Administrator, Phil Washington,” Schumer said in a press…

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