Sentences with phrase «furloughed air traffic controllers»
Hundreds of flights were delayed this week after the FAA furloughed air traffic controllers, setting off a political storm.
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April 26, 2013 • Delays at the nation's airports surged this week because the Federal Aviation Administration furloughed air traffic controllers to stay within a reduced budget.
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Earlier this year, thousands of air traffic controllers had to be furloughed, snarling air traffic.
April 22, 2013 • Some travelers faced delays Monday as furloughs of air traffic controllers began taking effect.
April 26, 2013 • Following a week of complaints about sequester - caused flight delays, Congress quickly pushed through a bill letting the FAA shift around its budget to end furloughs for air traffic controllers.
Congress moved quickly this week to give the Federal Aviation Administration flexibility to end air traffic controller furloughs that resulted in flight delays at several airports.