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On the recordFebruary 13, 2025
The FAA needed to 'surge' more air traffic controllers 'into the system' and had a plan to do so.
Said by
Sean Duffy
Republican · Wisconsin

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Duffy emphasizes the need for more air traffic controllers following the crash.

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