Barack Obama: “It is vital that we fully fund FAA in order to ensure we can modernize…”

On the recordMarch 9, 2009

It is vital that we fully fund FAA in order to ensure we can modernize our air traffic control systems.

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Obama stresses the need for FAA funding to improve air traffic control.

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Barack Obama: “It is vital that we fully fund FAA in order to ensure we can modernize our air traffic control systems.”