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2025-01-31 06:59:18 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 547734DC557AD9A1EB4E11E154D56F81D9042434D5162DC569C7B630A189D932
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The FAA has had staffing shortages prior to 1/20. https://www.oig.dot.gov/sites/default/files/FAA%20Controller%20Staffing%20and%20Training%20at%20Critical%20Facilities%20Final%20Report-06-21-23.pdf In 2023, the tower near Washington, D.C. had 19 fully certified air traffic controllers. The FAA and the controllers' union say the optimal number is 30. https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-dei-policies Michael Whitaker resigned of his own volition announcing 12/12. https://www.npr.org/2024/12/12/nx-s1-5226796/faa-head-resign-mike-whitaker-january-boeing
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