Senate Approves Bill To End Partial Faa Shutdown

Senate approves bill to end partial FAA shutdown

The Senate has approved legislation ending a two-week partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration, clearing the way for furloughed employees and airport construction projects to resume.

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