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Boeing’s crisis in Washington is about to soar to a new phase
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing’s crisis in Washington is about to soar to a new phase

Politico  

It would bring hundreds of millions of dollars in fines and could complicate the company’s ability to continue winning contracts with the federal government. By laws outlined by the General Services Administration, government agencies can propose debarment — which prohibits companies from doing business with the federal government for some amount of time — if an agency believes that the …

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Near-collisions at airports loom large in summer travel worries
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Near-collisions at airports loom large in summer travel worries

Politico  

Continued struggles to accommodate soaring demand for air travel since the pandemic have added to the strains. “Every pilot, air traffic controller, mechanic, airline and the FAA need to slow down and take a minute for safety.” Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who chairs the Senate Commerce panel overseeing aviation, chalked last year’s poor performance up to “a combination of workforce, as …

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Congress’ big vote on air travel leaves out ‘many vexing issues’ — including the one you’re thinking about
7 months, 1 week ago

Congress’ big vote on air travel leaves out ‘many vexing issues’ — including the one you’re thinking about

Politico  

Lawmakers said they need more time to study exactly what’s gone wrong at the nation’s biggest plane manufacturer before they legislate a fix. “It’s a good bill,” she said when asked whether the bill does enough to address an aviation system beset by a rash of near-collisions on runways and concerns about quality control at Boeing. Aviation safety consultant Jeff …

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Democrat Val Hoyle wins US House seat in Oregon’s 4th
2 years, 1 month ago

Democrat Val Hoyle wins US House seat in Oregon’s 4th

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Democrat Val Hoyle has won the open U.S. House seat in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District, keeping it blue following the retirement of longtime Democratic incumbent Peter DeFazio. Democrats controlled four of the state’s five previous U.S. House seats, including in the 4th District, and are hoping to claim its newly created sixth one as well. So far, …

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Congress takes up controversy over 5G service near airports
2 years, 10 months ago

Congress takes up controversy over 5G service near airports

LA Times  

An airplane lands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. A congressional committee is looking into the controversy over the launch of new high-speed wireless service and whether it poses any threat to airline safety. Some “lower-performing” planes are still restricted, and a permanent fix for the entire fleet is likely at least a year away, FAA Administrator …

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White House moves to highlight key piece of bipartisan deal as some allies question whether it goes far enough
3 years, 4 months ago

White House moves to highlight key piece of bipartisan deal as some allies question whether it goes far enough

CNN  

CNN — The White House, fresh off securing a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal, plans to move in the coming days to highlight one of the thorniest pieces of that negotiation, according to a White House official: the $39 billion in new transit funding. It’s part of a push to break out and emphasize specific pieces of President Joe Biden’s …

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Biden rebuffs GOP infrastructure offer, citing broader goals
3 years, 6 months ago

Biden rebuffs GOP infrastructure offer, citing broader goals

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday dismissed a fresh Republican infrastructure proposal that offered modestly more spending but fell short of “his objectives to grow the economy,” the White House said. Making the pitch for Republicans, Capito had suggested around a $50 billion boost above the previous Republican offer of $928 billion, the White House said, still leaving the …

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Lawmakers quiz Boeing, FAA about recent issues with planes
3 years, 7 months ago

Lawmakers quiz Boeing, FAA about recent issues with planes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Two key members of Congress are seeking records from Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration about production problems with two of the company’s most popular airliners. House Transportation Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., said Tuesday there are “new and ongoing issues that point to problems in maintaining quality control and appropriate FAA oversight of production issues.” DeFazio was …

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Biden attempts bipartisan push for infrastructure package
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden attempts bipartisan push for infrastructure package

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden tried to maintain bipartisan momentum for a new infrastructure program by meeting Thursday with Republican and Democratic lawmakers at the White House. “It not only creates jobs, but it makes us a helluva lot more competitive around the world if we have the best infrastructure.” Spending on infrastructure appears to be the next major priority …

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Paris train attack hero makes bid for Congress from Oregon
4 years, 1 month ago

Paris train attack hero makes bid for Congress from Oregon

Associated Press  

SALEM, Ore. — In 2015, Alek Skarlatos and two friends thwarted an attack by a gunman on a Paris-bound train, a dramatic and heroic action that was made into a movie by Clint Eastwood in which the trio starred as themselves. Now, Skarlatos, 28, is hoping to ride his moment of fame to get a seat in Congress, representing Oregon’s …

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Panel’s report blasts Boeing, FAA for crashes, seeks reforms
4 years, 3 months ago

Panel’s report blasts Boeing, FAA for crashes, seeks reforms

Associated Press  

A House committee issued a scathing report Wednesday questioning whether Boeing and government regulators have recognized problems that caused two deadly 737 Max jet crashes and whether either will be willing to make significant changes to fix them. The report highlights the need for legislation to fix the approval process and deal with the FAA’s delegation of some oversight tasks …

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Congressional Inquiry Faults Boeing And FAA Failures For Deadly 737 Max Plane Crashes
4 years, 3 months ago

Congressional Inquiry Faults Boeing And FAA Failures For Deadly 737 Max Plane Crashes

NPR  

Congressional Inquiry Faults Boeing And FAA Failures For Deadly 737 Max Plane Crashes Enlarge this image toggle caption Elaine Thompson/AP Elaine Thompson/AP A sweeping congressional inquiry into the development and certification of Boeing's troubled 737 Max airplane finds damning evidence of failures at both Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration that "played instrumental and causative roles" in two fatal crashes …

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