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On the recordFebruary 9, 2023
The agency, I think, is hamstrung on major rulemaking is without a permanent administrator.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Duckworth argues for the need for a permanent FAA leader to advance regulations.

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