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John Thune

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John Randolph Thune is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Dakota since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, Thune has been a prominent figure in national politics, focusing on issues such as immigration enforcement, border security, and federal worker compensation. He has played a significant role in shaping Republican policy in Congress and has been involved in various legislative initiatives throughout his tenure.

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Feb 15, 2023

So, as this committee looks toward developing this FAA reauthorization bill, do you believe there are opportunities for the FAA to incorporate adaptive or dynamic airspace management technologies into its NextGen initiative?

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Feb 15, 2023

Recent ATC issues at airports across the country have certainly highlighted the need for modernization.

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Feb 15, 2023

I hope that you will--that the agency will double down when it comes to just dealing with prioritizing taxpayer services.

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Feb 15, 2023

I know you've been asked this, but I would like to press on it a little bit, if I might.

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Feb 15, 2023

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 64, nays 33, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 21 Ex.] YEAS--64 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Capito…

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Feb 15, 2023

I am deeply concerned about the FAA's slow progress on NextGen.

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Feb 15, 2023

Recent ATC issues at airports across the country have certainly highlighted the need for modernization.

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Feb 15, 2023

So, as this committee looks toward developing this FAA reauthorization bill, do you believe there are opportunities for the FAA to incorporate adaptive or dynamic airspace management technologies into its NextGen initiative?

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Feb 15, 2023

As the next FAA reauthorization approaches, it is essential that modernizing the Nation's air traffic control system remains a top priority.

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Feb 15, 2023

So, I mean, and it is just been--it has been a very slow process with lots of delays.

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Feb 14, 2023

In Ms. Sohn, President Biden has nominated someone who cannot fulfill part of the responsibilities of FCC commissioner, and whose record strongly suggests that she cannot be relied upon to fulfill any of her responsibilities in an…

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Feb 14, 2023

Ms. Sohn is interested in reinstituting the Obama era, heavy handed net neutrality rules.

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