Senate passes FAA extension with two days to spare

By Susan Ferrechio

Published July 13, 2016 6:10pm ET

Senate passes FAA extension with two days to spare — The House and Senate had hoped to pass a multi-year bill this year, but they failed to find a compromise, in part because John Thune doesn't support privatization of the air traffic control system. (AP Photo) | Molly Riley

The Senate on Thursday passed a bill to extend the authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration for another 14 months, just two days before the FAA’s current authorization expires.

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