White House Open to Legislation to Halt FAA Furloughs
A White House official said the administration would back legislation to require air traffic controllers to return to full time as senators seek clarity on furlough impacts. FAA plans 47 000 furloughs through September, including nearly 13 000 controllers, amid 85 billion in sequester cuts. Senate leaders urge details on safety and operations from the tower closures and furloughs.
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Eastern Iowans fear delays as FAA furloughs hit travel
At The Eastern Iowa Airport travelers watch monitors for on time departures amid FAA furloughs. Solon resident Tracy Hufford must connect through three airports on a Rome trip, heightening concerns about delays and rising travel costs. Airport director Tim Bradshaw notes air traffic control watches spacing carefully during high volume and weather related slowdowns. Hufford hopes the situation improves and public travel is not further harmed.
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Senators raise safety concerns over FAA furlough plan
Senators warn the FAA plan to furlough air traffic controllers and close many contract towers could worsen safety and disrupt operations across the national airspace system.
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Reynolds rules out Senate bid in 2014 race
Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds says she will not seek Tom Harkin's Senate seat, choosing to stay with Gov. Terry Branstad. The move narrows the field as Rep. Tom Latham also declines, while Rep. Bruce Braley campaigns for the Democratic nomination.
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Kennedy High Shines In Iowa Top Public Schools Ranking
Kennedy High School in Iowa tops the region as the state’s best public high school per U S News and World Report 2013 ranking based on 2010 11 data including math and reading proficiency and AP IB participation. Linn-Mar Mid Prairie Prairie Williamsburg Jefferson also appear in top honors.
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