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On the recordMay 14, 2025
After the deadly crash near Reagan National Airport, FAA closed the helicopter route involved, but a lack of coordination between FAA and the Department of Defense has continued to put the flying public at risk.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Duckworth highlighted ongoing risks due to poor coordination post-crash.

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