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Tammy Duckworth: “Moreover, USDOT, the FAA, the City of Chicago, airlines, and other partners have invested billions of dollars in runways…”

On the recordAugust 1, 2026
Moreover, USDOT, the FAA, the City of Chicago, airlines, and other partners have invested billions of dollars in runways through the O’Hare Modernization Program.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Senators highlight investments in O'Hare airport.

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