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James Oberstar: “This is the most serious lapse in aviation safety at the FAA that I've seen in 23 years.”

On the recordMarch 5, 2008
This is the most serious lapse in aviation safety at the FAA that I've seen in 23 years.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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James Oberstar comments on the serious safety lapses at the FAA regarding Southwest Airlines.

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