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Embrace the future, it’s time to leave the outdated behind! We're launching a new era of air traffic control. We're building a fully modern system from the ground up, upgrading the backbone of American aviation with cutting-edge technology that enhances safety and reduces delays.

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We are thrilled to announce that a 12-mile stretch of I-40 is now reopening. 🛣️ Thanks to the strong support from President Trump and The Forest Service, we secured a special use permit to utilize nearby materials, dramatically expediting our recovery efforts and reducing costs for Americans.

Sec. Duffy: "Today, I rolled out a plan to supercharge our air traffic controllers. The FAA is streamlining the 8-step hiring process at the FAA into a 5-step process. This will accelerate the time-to-hire for these critical positions by shaving more than four months off the old process..." (1/3)

Sec Duffy: "I have directed USDOT and the FAA to provide full support to the NTSB and all responding agencies and authorities. I have spoken with Washington D.C. Mayor Bowser, Virginia Governor Youngkin, Kansas Governor Kelly, and NTSB Chair Homendy to offer our agency’s complete assistance..."

In Riverhead, NY, we're helping the community re-envision its downtown riverfront with a major grant from President Biden' infrastructure law. The project adds green space and safer roads to walk, bike or drive:

Riverhead secures $24 million federal grant for downtown - Riverhead News Review

Supervisor Tim Hubbard announced Friday that Riverhead was awarded a $24.12 million federal grant for economic redevelopment downtown.

riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com

In Lincoln County, NE, we're planning to improve freight routes to benefit residents and communities. Thanks to President Biden's infrastructure investment, Lincoln County can plan transportation that works for everyone.

Transportation grant funding 'feasibility study' for multiple solutions, Lincoln County commissioners say

Lincoln County commissioners stressed to the public Monday that a $750,000 RAISE grant is just for a preliminary study of area transportation.

nptelegraph.com