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On the recordJuly 17, 2012
A million and a half dollars cheaper to do a contract tower. Right now we don't know on safety issue.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Discussing cost-effectiveness and safety of contract towers compared to FAA towers.

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