DeLauro Statement On News Tweed-New Haven, 148 Other Air Traffic Control Towers Will Remain Open

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) issued the following statement regarding the confirmation today by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood that the Federal Aviation Administration will keep open all 149 contract towers originally slated to close in June through the end of the fiscal year:

"I supported legislation enabling the FAA to keep the towers open and the FAA did the right thing today by confirming they will do just that. Keeping the towers open will keep people employed, maintain local economies and ensure public safety. I will continue fighting to ensure the FAA gets the funding it needs to keep the towers open beyond September 30. But while today's announcement is good news, it does nothing to help the millions of Americans suffering because of the indiscriminate, harmful budget cuts forced on them by congressional Republicans who refuse to negotiate a real solution to our economic challenges. We must stop cherry-picking who gets a reprieve and end these cuts for everyone. Kids are being kicked out of Head Start and seniors are being cut from Meals on Wheels. That must stop."

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