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Tammy Duckworth

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Tammy Duckworth is a United States Senator from Illinois, serving since January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented Illinois's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017. Duckworth is a veteran of the Iraq War, where she became the first female double amputee from the conflict, an experience that has shaped her advocacy for veterans and military families. She has been a strong proponent of healthcare reform, women's rights, and disability rights throughout her political career.

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Mar 15, 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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Mar 15, 2023

Thank you. I now recognize my Ranking Member, Senator Moran.

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Mar 15, 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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Feb 27, 2023

I come to the floor today to honor my friend CWO5 Joseph Lemens II, who we lost suddenly in November. Joe worked as hard as he laughed. He was full of energy and empty of ego. In many ways, he was the epitome of what a ``Soldier,'' with a…

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Feb 15, 2023

I would love to see any report from those reviews, if possible.

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Feb 15, 2023

As a Senator from the great state of Illinois where we produce a lot of ethanol, my farmers are very supportive of the aviation fuel, sustainable aviation fuel movement.

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Feb 15, 2023

One of the things that you learn is that a safety system should never be left vulnerable to a single point of failure, never.

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Feb 15, 2023

How often, if ever, are you briefed on concerns that FAA employees may have about the resiliency of the air traffic organization's facilities and equipment?

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Feb 15, 2023

One of the things that you learn is that a safety system should never be left vulnerable to a single point of failure, never.

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Feb 15, 2023

As a Senator from the great state of Illinois where we produce a lot of ethanol, my farmers are very supportive of the aviation fuel, sustainable aviation fuel movement.

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Feb 15, 2023

I would love to see any report from those reviews, if possible.

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Feb 15, 2023

How often, if ever, are you briefed on concerns that FAA employees may have about the resiliency of the air traffic organization's facilities and equipment?

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Feb 14, 2023

One of the things that you learn is that a safety system should never be left vulnerable to a single point of failure, never.

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Feb 14, 2023

As a Senator from the great state of Illinois where we produce a lot of ethanol, my farmers are very supportive of the aviation fuel, sustainable aviation fuel movement.

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Feb 14, 2023

I would love to see any report from those reviews, if possible.

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Feb 9, 2023

He launched an after-action review with its airline partners, including Southwest Airlines.

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Feb 9, 2023

Clearly, Southwest failed to heed the warnings of its frontline personnel.

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Feb 9, 2023

Phil Washington to become the first African American to lead FAA. And he is someone I worked with a number of years.

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Feb 9, 2023

It is dangerous, and so, is putting children, small children, in a car without a car seat. It is actually illegal.

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Feb 9, 2023

Please explain this specific benchmark Southwest must hit in the coming months and years.

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Feb 9, 2023

Thank you, Madam Chair and Ranking Member Cruz for holding today's hearing.

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Feb 9, 2023

He was so successful that we lost him.

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Feb 9, 2023

The agency, I think, is hamstrung on major rulemaking is without a permanent administrator.

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Feb 9, 2023

I am working on legislation to require the Department of Transportation to audit air carrier website accessibility.

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Feb 9, 2023

He put the Great Hall Terminal Project... back on track and back on budget.

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