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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

High levels of pilot training and experience literally make the difference between success and failure, life and death.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

I want to reiterate my strong support for the post Colgan Air safety reforms, especially the 1,500-hour rule.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

We have to get the system right and get air transportation right, and that will help America overall.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

ALPA was proud to not only fight for the Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB) as part of the last FAA bill, but also to serve on the Board.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

Unfortunately, measured against our goal of strengthening our aviation workforce, the actual grant funding amount of $10 million failed to meet the real-world demand of $121 million.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

I am calling on everyone who flies to loudly and forthrightly tell the airline lobbyists that we're on to them and their subterfuge, and we're not having it.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

They're trying to do what is easier and cheaper for them, not what is best for passengers or crews.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

I find it incredibly frustrating that only 2.6 percent of aviation mechanics in the United States are women.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

Chair Duckworth and Ranking Member Moran deserve considerable credit for their dogged support for the program, increasing its visibility, and attempting to grow its impact.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

We must also ensure that our supply of aviation workers keeps pace with increasing demand, especially for pilots and mechanics.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

We have to get the system right and get air transportation right, and that will help America overall.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

We just aren't making the kind of progress that we need.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

We need to reach out to these folks. I have an 8-year-old daughter that I hope has an easier ability to get into this business than females in my generation did.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

I find it incredibly frustrating that only 2.6 percent of aviation mechanics in the United States are women.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

ALPA was proud to not only fight for the Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB) as part of the last FAA bill, but also to serve on the Board.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

Chair Duckworth and Ranking Member Moran deserve considerable credit for their dogged support for the program, increasing its visibility, and attempting to grow its impact.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 858 Be it enacted by the Senate and House…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Mar 16, 2023

We must also ensure that our supply of aviation workers keeps pace with increasing demand, especially for pilots and mechanics.

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