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Privatization of air traffic controllers has been suggested by major airlines since the 1980s, but has been shot down whenever it is raised in Congress.
Infrastructure

Trump could clear path for privatizing air traffic control

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Another day, another legal filing and yet another unconstitutional legal assertion by the Obama administration. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Beltway Confidential

Obama claims immunity from lawsuit under ‘the king can do no wrong’ legal maxim

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The three largest U.S. airlines said Friday their staffs will tell passengers to power off Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones before and during flights due to worries about the phone's fire-prone batteries. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
News

Delta, American, United Airlines ban use of Samsung phones on planes

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The House and Senate had hoped to pass a multi-year bill this year, but they failed to find a compromise, in part because John Thune doesn't support privatization of the air traffic control system. (AP Photo)
News

Senate passes FAA extension with two days to spare

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Congress next week will make another attempt at clearing a Zika funding bill for President Obama's signature, but it's likely lawmakers will leave for the summer without taking action. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)
News

Congress crams schedule in final week before big break

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Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid is trying to shame Republicans into supporting extension of clean energy tax breaks. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Energy and Environment

Reid: GOP broke word on clean energy promise

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FAA OKs ‘drone journalism’ starting in August
Washington Secrets

FAA OKs ‘drone journalism’ starting in August

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Drone operators must pass a written test and security check; avoid flying over people; fly below 400 feet and stay at least five miles away from airports; and remain within visual sight of their aircraft, according to the rules. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg, File)
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Administration OKs drone flights over U.S. skies

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House Transportation Committee Chairman Rep. Bill Shuster's legislation would transfer control of the ATC to an independent, nonprofit corporation governed by an appointed board of directors. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Magazine

Will air traffic control be privatized?

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(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Washington Secrets

‘Air Uber’ seeks to take off

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