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politics2 years ago

Biden's FAA nominee withdraws amid GOP opposition and lack of Senate support.

Phillip Washington, President Biden's nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, has withdrawn his nomination due to lack of support in the closely divided Senate. Republicans opposed Washington's nomination, citing his limited aviation experience, while key Democratic senators also declined to support him. The FAA has been without a Senate-confirmed administrator since March 2022 and is struggling with aging technology and a surge in close calls between planes. The Biden administration will need to nominate someone with extensive aviation background and bipartisan support to lead the agency.

via CBS News|
#biden-administration#faa#phillip-washington
politics2 years ago

Biden's FAA Administrator Nominee Withdraws Amid Criticism and Lack of Support.

Phillip Washington has withdrawn his nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after facing criticism from Senate Republicans who argued he lacked sufficient aviation experience. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg cited "undeserved" attacks in confirming Washington's withdrawal. The FAA has been without a Senate-confirmed administrator for two years, and federal transportation officials have come under scrutiny over a string of close calls between passenger jets this year.

via The Hill|
#aviation-experience#faa#pete-buttigieg
politics2 years ago

Biden's FAA Nominee Withdraws Amid Criticism and Lack of Support.

President Biden's nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Phillip Washington, has withdrawn his nomination after facing opposition from Republicans who called him unqualified due to limited aviation experience. Democrats and allied independents still might have pushed the nomination through, but key senators on their side balked at supporting Biden's pick. The FAA has lacked a Senate-confirmed administrator since March 2022 and is trying to reassure Americans that air travel is safe despite a surge in close calls between planes this year.

via NPR|
#aviation#biden-administration#faa
politics2 years ago

Biden's FAA nominee withdraws amid Senate opposition.

Phillip Washington, President Biden's nominee for head of the Federal Aviation Administration, has withdrawn his nomination after facing opposition from both Republicans and Democrats in the Senate due to questions surrounding his qualifications. Washington, the CEO of Denver International Airport, lacked aviation experience, which led to concerns about his ability to lead the FAA. The Senate Commerce Committee failed to gather enough support to move his appointment out of committee, leading to his withdrawal. The FAA has not had a Senate-confirmed administrator for the past year.

via Fox Business|
#biden#faa#nomination
politics2 years ago

Senate committee postpones vote on Biden's FAA nominee.

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has delayed its vote on Phillip Washington's nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. Washington, who was nominated by President Biden in July, is chief executive of Denver International Airport. Republican senators argue that Washington is unqualified, while unions representing 75,000 flight attendants, and other supporters, back his nomination. The White House reiterated its backing of Washington on Wednesday, saying in a statement that "the FAA needs a confirmed Administrator, and the President’s nominee, Phil Washington, has the right qualifications and experience for this role.”

via The Washington Post|
#delayed-vote#faa#phillip-washington