The dream of a privatized air traffic control system dies next week

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The effort to privatize the nation’s air traffic control system will officially die in the House next week when lawmakers vote on a long-term bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration.

Endorsements from President Trump and Speaker Paul Ryan were not enough to usher the air traffic control privatization plan through the House, and now the plan will end up on a shelf until at least 2023.

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