The measure is intended to keep the air traffic control system operating at a normal pace by preventing further furloughs through Sept. 30.
Congress Passes Bill To End Flight Delays
By JONATHAN WEISMAN, New York Times
Fri, 04/26/2013 - 9:20am
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