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This photo taken April 23, 2013 shows a Southwest airlines jet waiting to depart in view of the air traffic control tower

This photo taken April 23, 2013 shows a Southwest airlines jet waiting to depart in view of the air traffic control tower at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) 

Bill approved to end airport delays

Congress easily approved legislation Friday ending furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights daily, infuriating travelers and causing political headaches for lawmakers.

    1. This photo taken April 23, 2013 shows a Southwest airlines jet waiting to depart in view of the air traffic control towerDid FAA have to furlough controllers?
    2. No end in sight for FAA shutdownSenate passes bill to end FAA furloughs
    3. Sequester_cuts_Head_Start_budget_874580000_JPGSequester cuts Head Start budget
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    • Special Report
    Why you don't care about the sequester

    Why you don't care about the sequester

    The “fiscal cliff” is SO two months ago. The new slang is “sequester,” and if …

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    The sequester is going to annoy you

    The sequester is going to annoy you

    If you think you won't be affected by sequestration, think again. If March 1 …

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    Explaining the Sequester

    Explaining the Sequester

    What is sequestration? How did the government get to this point? Here's the info.

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