Congress approves airline bailout amid warned industry collapse
Congress passed a rescue bill to aid airlines hit by higher insurance costs and security fees. It includes limits on executive salaries, $120 million to preserve service to small communities, and warrants for loan guarantees. Critics note no direct worker relief and warn of potential job losses without broader action.
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Norman Mineta, 69, then transportation secretary, moved from a White House secure center to manage the first U.S. airspace shutdown, help bail out stricken airlines, and oversee emergency reviews of airport and airliner security. He warned the system would be dramatically different and faced intense scrutiny as controllers kept hundreds of planes safe amid threats.
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